Marc Cucurella has recently found himself defending his performances following Spain’s 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. The left-back was at the center of criticism throughout the tournament, particularly from pundit Gary Neville, who questioned whether Cucurella’s presence in the Spanish defense might prevent them from securing the title. Neville remarked that Cucurella’s Chelsea performances hadn’t been convincing and that his role in Spain’s defense seemed like a weak point.
However, Cucurella proved his critics wrong, playing a crucial role in Spain’s win. After assisting Mikel Oyarzabal’s decisive goal late in the match, Cucurella celebrated the victory and responded to the earlier criticisms. With Spain crowned European champions, he posted a message directed at Neville, sarcastically thanking him for his “support,” pointing out that Spain had indeed gone “all the way” despite Neville’s doubts.
The match itself saw Spain dominate key moments. Cucurella was particularly effective, working well with Nico Williams down the left side. He provided a low cross that led to Oyarzabal’s goal, clinching the title for Spain. This win also brought heartbreak for Cucurella’s Chelsea teammates on the England squad, Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher, who could only watch as their side fell short.
