Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed Real Sociedad captain Oyarzabal as “a great among greats” after the forward’s brace against Saudi Arabia lifted Spain to a 4-0 win in Atlanta. Oyarzabal, 29, netted twice and set up Lamine Yamal’s opener, restoring Group H momentum ahead of Friday’s Uruguay clash. The match takes place at the Estadio Akron, providing a home‑field edge for the hosts.

The striker arrives on the back of six qualifying goals and a 15‑in‑15 record for his nation, yet his profile has lagged behind teammates Yamal and Nico Williams. De la Fuente praised Oyarzabal’s intelligence and movement between the lines, calling him “extraordinary” in front of goal and insisting the performance leaves no reason for tactical changes versus Uruguay. He also excels in pressing throughout matches.

With the win, Spain sits second in Group H and will meet Uruguay in the final group game; a victory secures a round‑of‑32 tie against Argentina. De la Fuente confirmed no major lineup tweaks, noting that winger Williams remains a touch behind Yamal’s recovery. The coach’s admiration for Marcelo Bielsa adds a tactical subplot to Friday’s encounter.