Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón backs Spain as favorites and flags France’s Dembélé

Spain’s first‑choice goalkeeper Unai Simón remains the unquestioned starter for La Roja despite competition from Arsenal’s David Raya and Barcelona’s Joan Garcia. Coach Luis de la Fuente has repeatedly defended Simón’s selection, citing his composure under pressure. In a recent interview Simón highlighted French winger Ousmane Dembélé as a more unpredictable threat than Kylian Mbappé, stressing the difficulty Dembélé’s movement and ambidexterity pose for defenders.

Simón also expressed confidence that Spain is among the tournament favourites, pointing to the squad’s depth, recent statistical dominance in possession and pressing, and his own role as a sweeper‑keeper. He noted the national team’s consistent defensive structure and the expectation that the team will maintain its high‑pressing style in upcoming international fixtures.