3-0！ 60 million smuggled goods, hit Manchester United: Spain will go far? Seen through at a glance?

Kukurelia (Chelsea defender)'s performance in the 2024 European Cup match between Spain and Croatia made former Manchester United defender Neville "embarrassed and speechless". The Chelsea full back did not make headlines like Spain's offensive firepower, but he responded perfectly to Neville's comments before the game with his own performance. The goals of Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Kawahar ensured that the European champions in 2008 and 2012 won 3 points in this battle.

Neville, as a football commentator, mentioned the position of Cucurellia when assessing why Spain might not be the favorite to win the championship this year. The 49 year old Manchester United star is not optimistic about the player Chelsea signed for 60 million pounds. Neville said: "I didn't expect him to start. His performance at Chelsea was unconvincing. He only played a few games at the end of the season. He is very active, very tenacious, and a diligent full back. But the transfer fee still shocked everyone until now." "Spain's defense is very experienced now," he added, "But Spain seems to lack something, which makes you think they will be seen through at a glance. I have to say that his role as a left back is one of the reasons why we think Spain cannot go far."

In Saturday's game, Kukurelia responded with his performance (successfully hit Neville!). Although he may not fully demonstrate why the Blues spent a lot of money to sign him, he certainly left a deep impression. A key tackle in the 55th minute prevented him from losing the ball, and he won all the air fights and tackles in the whole game. Commentator Lee Dixon even commented: "He played well. I'm not a fan of him, but he played well."

The 25-year-old has proved that he deserves to be in the starting line-up of Luis Delafuente. Kukurelia only got his fourth chance to play in the national team, helping Spain keep a clean sheet. He played for the national team for the first time in March this year. The Spanish player made his debut in the big game by starting instead of Grymardo of Leverkusen.