Victor Muñoz attended a press conference during the Spanish national team training camp. What follows is an excerpt from that press conference.

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Hello, Victor. There's been quite a bit of discussion about this—you were only about seven years old when Spain won the World Cup in 2010. You were very young then, so what memories do you have of that championship-winning Spanish team? But now, the team you play for has won the Nations League, the European Championship, and the World Cup. We're in another winning cycle. If there were a hypothetical match between the 2010 Spanish national team and the 2024 Spanish team, who do you think would win?

Well, honestly, the 2010 Spanish national team was incredibly strong and featured many legends. Those players made history for Spanish football. I honestly don't know how to answer you because I think it would be an amazing match—certainly an extremely exciting and enjoyable game to watch.

Victor, I'd like to ask—how do you handle competing for the same position with a player like Yamal? After all, he's one of the best players in the world right now. Do you feel frustrated when you don't get as much playing time as you'd like with the national team?

No, honestly, I'm always trying to learn a lot from him. He's a good friend of mine, and we're together every day. We spend a lot of time together, and frankly, having such healthy competition and being able to watch him train every day is an absolute honor for me. Not just learning from him, but learning from every player on the team really helps me grow and improve every day.

Hello, Victor. You're at the peak of your career right now, having won countless accolades as a world champion. You participated in the World Cup and are now in the national team training camp. What do you make of your teammates? Are their standards really as extraordinarily high as they seem? You now play for Liverpool and came through Real Madrid's youth academy. When you train and play together, do you ever find yourself thinking, "Wow, this level is truly incredibly high"?

Yes, both in training and in matches, you can always see the exceptionally high standard displayed by this team. Every training session with them is wonderful because the speed of passing, the rhythm of play, the movement off the ball, and the understanding between players are all, I believe, unique. I think all of this is reflected in every match we play.

Hello, Victor. I wanted to ask—are Spanish players more valued and recognized abroad than they are in Spain?

I'm not really sure how to answer that. It's true that when you play abroad, you gain different perspectives than you do when you stay in your home country. But I believe Spanish players always receive the recognition and respect they deserve, no matter where they play.

Hello, head coach Luis de la Fuente mentioned on the first day that there will be four matches in ten days, and obviously squad rotation is necessary. No player will feature in all four matches. Saturday's match against the Czech Republic is theoretically the easiest opponent, as they currently have zero points, which suggests we'll see the most significant rotation for this game. Do you think you'll start? How does the team view this? Do you think now is the time to demonstrate whether there truly is a "B team" in this national team?

Being able to represent this national team in any match, whether as a starter or coming off the bench, is an incredible honor. I don't know what the coach's specific plans are, but everyone is training very well and eager to play. It will be a tough match, and no matter which players are on the pitch, they will perform very well.

You just mentioned competing with Yamal on the wing, but I'd like to know what demands head coach Luis de la Fuente has made of you. What kind of performance does he expect from you?

Nothing special, really—just to show my true self on the pitch, to do my best to help the team both offensively and defensively, to maintain attacking intensity and verticality, and to be brave enough to take on opponents one-on-one. It's about showcasing what I believe are my personal strengths and always dedicating them to the entire team.

Hello, the timing to be part of this national team is fantastic. I understand this is first because you're the best team in the world right now, and second because you can see that everyone is enjoying themselves, even those who get less playing time. A few days ago, you also had the opportunity to make your official debut. We see players like Zubimendi, who might not have played much in the World Cup, but always have a smile on their faces, and you can feel the joy in the air. Of course, when people see what's happening with neighboring national teams, like Portugal, it's a completely different atmosphere. What do you think when you're here, enjoying yourselves so much, while at the same time seeing the situation faced by a neighboring national team like Portugal?

We only focus on our own work, and I think we're doing very well right now. As you said, the team atmosphere here is very harmonious and positive, and it's truly great to experience this atmosphere with everyone every day. The team's level is very high, and no matter which player gets to play, the overall standard and quality never drop. I think this is precisely what allows us to create a gap and stand out.

Hello, Victor, if you had a vote, who would you cast your Ballon d'Or vote for?

As I said before, considering the brilliant achievements and outstanding contributions of this national team, I would vote for a Spanish player.

I'd also like to ask you about your current time at Liverpool. What has been the easiest and most difficult part of your adaptation process? Also, from an English perspective, how is LaLiga viewed? The Premier League is extremely competitive, but what are your current thoughts on LaLiga and what's happening there?

I really enjoy following LaLiga, and I can definitely say it's very different from the Premier League. LaLiga is clearly much more tactically demanding, while Premier League matches are much more physically intense. If there's one major difference I've noticed compared to my time before, it's the intensity of daily training and physical conditioning. The Premier League's demands in this regard are very high, and this has greatly contributed to my growth and development.

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