Before Spain's UEFA Europa League semi-finals against France, Cucurella talked about several topics about the game in an interview.
About Yamal
"Maybe Barcelona's failure to enter the Champions League final was a bit bad for him, Dembele won the Champions League. I haven't turned on the TV to watch a player's game for a long time, and he is really enjoyable and always performs outstandingly in the game. If people talk about him being a candidate for the Ballon d'Or, it's because he is indeed, the decision lies with those decision makers. To me, he is a candidate, and he has proven that he doesn't care about these things."
About the UEFA League match
"No match is secondary, we It's here to win, not to kill the holidays. Winning the game is always a pleasure, it will give you value and reputation. Last year's game against France was very tough, we started out and we struggled, but eventually reversed the situation. We are now preparing for this game."
on how to look at success in the past
" Football is cruel, and everything may go well in the year, and the next year will face more difficulties. I was injured last year and no one talked about me, but by working hard, I turned the situation around. Now I'm in a very good way Good moments, most importantly, enjoy the present moment. "
About being booed for handball in the European Cup against Germany" In the end, all the memories were wonderful and we won the championship. I was ready to be booed again, it was part of football, I did nothing wrong, this has become an anecdote. Focusing on me may help and liberate my teammates, we will do our best. "
About how to handle stress
"There is a shock when I first experience, I have experienced it a few times , I believe I'm ready. Ultimately, this won't be anything new, I'm mentally prepared. We have to focus on the game, everything else doesn't matter now."
about the offense of France
"All players have high talent and are fast, but the game will depend on us. We have to be wary of their quick transitions, which is their biggest threat, and we will strive to be the protagonist."
about reunion with Isco
"We don't talk much about this topic, he deserves a return. When I watch the national team, he is already a talented player, and it is a joy to be able to work with him again. "
About Mbappe
"He is a great player, has been doing well for a long time, he is the top scorer in La Liga. They are a strong team, and we are the same, they have to worry about our players. "
on how to defend Yamal in training" It's awful, the head coach almost always lets me guard him. I try not to let him get hurt, it's the top priority. He There are always many tricks, you never know what he will do, he has a kind of confidence that is difficult to find today. "
About the intensive schedule
" It's complicated and causes a lot of injuries, but it's not something we can control, we have to do our best to recover and rest. Playing for the national team is a very good thing, and you will regret not being here when you can't come."
About the hardest players
" It could be Saka or Salah, and they are all very high. I always try to do my job well, Hopefully there are some good performances, and the most important thing is that the team can win. "
About the tactical differences between the club and the national team
"My position is different, here, the formation is more traditional and organized, and this year's collaboration with Maresca is a brand new experience for me. Here, you can play well even without training, and you can learn new things every year."
About how to stop Dembele
"We will try our best to stop him, they have many high-level players, and many excellent personal abilities. It depends on us, if We can pass and control the game quickly, then we are more than half successful. "
About Maresca
"He gave me a lot of confidence, he is a coach who provides a lot of solutions. I followed his advice and did what he said, and it was one of the best seasons of my club career." "
About Barcelona's excellent seasons
"It's a very good season, which surprised many people. It seems a bit unfair to them in the Champions League, but they have a bright future."