Mikel Merino on Spain's World Cup Final

Mikel Merino, the Arsenal midfielder, talks about Spain's team culture and their plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup final. The night before the biggest day of their lives, the Spain players will gather and talk, similar to the 2010 World Cup winners.

Background

The 2010 Spain team had a pre-game ritual of drinking hot chocolate and eating chocolate croissants. However, this tradition will not be repeated, as the current team has its own routines and focuses on normalizing the experience.

Key Details

Mikel Merino mentions that the team's nutritionists have changed their approach, and they no longer follow the old rituals. Instead, the players focus on treating the game as something to be enjoyed, like any other day in their lives.

What It Means

Spain's approach to the World Cup final is centered around respect and a love for the game. Mikel Merino emphasizes the importance of enjoying the experience and doing what they know how to do, which is playing football.