According to AS, Rodri has perfectly taken on the role of dressing room leader. As captain, Rodri helped resolve tensions between the Spanish Football Federation and the players during the tournament.

Nearly two months together is enough for many things to happen. There were moments of harmony, but also moments of tension from the very beginning of the tournament. With so much uncertainty, tensions persisted until the final on July 19.

It was precisely during these ups and downs that the weight of a leader became apparent. Rodri Hernández played this role almost perfectly—he was the one prepared in advance to extinguish any potential fire. As the championship entered its final stages and match pressure intensified, problems arose, specifically disagreements between the Federation and the players.

During one such dispute, the player, who now plays for Barcelona, raised his voice and made clear to everyone the priorities that must be upheld. His words resonated powerfully: "I'm here to become a world champion." The disagreement was resolved immediately, and the captain's word was final. His voice was heard by all, which demonstrates that to be the spiritual leader of any decent team, one need not shout or make exaggerated gestures.

This national team has always had its leaders—previously Morata and Carvajal, players of significant stature who left their mark both in the dressing room and with management. The forward brought everyone closer, often acting as a unifier, especially when opinions diverged widely.

Rodri, Oyarzabal, and Unai Simón are the leaders of this team. They understand how the Federation operates and what the dressing room needs, while always prioritizing the competitive demands of a championship team. The Barcelona midfielder's words dispelled doubts and pointed the way forward. Rodri went to the United States with the goal of winning the Copa América. On the evening of July 19, he lifted the trophy high into the New York sky, achieving that goal. The ambition in the dressing room remains strong.

De la Fuente has been reminding everyone these days that this ambition should not disappear, especially in today's match against England. The national team that won in 2010 subsequently suffered a series of poor results: a 1-1 draw with Mexico, a win against Liechtenstein, a 4-1 defeat by Argentina, wins against Lithuania and Scotland, and finally a 4-0 loss to Portugal in their last match of 2010. De la Fuente does not want to see such a situation repeated.

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