Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain advances in World Cup

Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal netted two goals in the 2‑0 victory over Austria at the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, helping his team move on to the quarter‑finals. The Real Sociedad captain, long criticised as under‑rated, spoke after the match about his modest profile and focus on team success rather than individual glory.

Ahead of Spain’s upcoming clash with Portugal, Oyarzabal emphasized that personal statistics matter only if they aid the collective, saying, “If they help the team I’ll be incredibly happy; if they don’t, they’re not very useful.” He added that the French‑speaking footballer values the team dynamic and will analyse video and performance data to prepare for the next game.