"We shut them up!" - Pau Cubarsí comments on victory over France

The Spanish squad proved they can play under pressure and criticism.

Details: Spain defender Pau Cubarsí commented on the team's advance to the World Cup final after their victory over France, noting that the squad answered their critics on the pitch.

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According to the player, ahead of the semifinal, many doubted the reliability of Spain's defense and goalkeeping, but the team proved otherwise on the field.

"There was a lot of talk about our defense and our goalkeepers, but we shut them up," Cubarsí declared after the match.

The center-back also emphasized that solid defending is the foundation for success at major tournaments.

"In my opinion, in modern football, one of the most important tasks is to keep a clean sheet. That’s how the road to big victories begins," the Spaniard noted.

The win over France sent Spain through to the World Cup final, where they will face the winner of England vs Argentina, to be decided later today.

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