Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, continued to assert his tactical superiority over Didier Deschamps, after achieving his third consecutive victory over the French coach in major tournaments, following a win in the European Championship semifinal (2-1), then the Nations League semifinal (5-4), and finally the World Cup semifinal.

The Matador's manager succeeded in leading Spain to the final with merit and worth, after outperforming his opponent in reading the match and managing its details from the first minute to the final whistle, including substitutions that maintained the Spanish rhythm.

De la Fuente did not heed the criticism before the match for keeping Pedri on the bench due to his declining physical condition, and preferred to rely on Fabián Ruiz alongside Rodri in midfield, a decision that proved fully successful. The duo dominated the midfield zone and completely closed off the depth in front of the French players, depriving Les Bleus of building attacks or reaching the final third as usual.

The Spanish coach's imprint did not stop at midfield control; it extended to the entire defensive system. He succeeded in building a team that defends as a single unit without relying solely on the back four or the double pivot. The distances between the lines were ideal, with collective pressing and quick ball recovery, leading to the French team failing to score a goal for the first time in the current World Cup edition.

Tactical commitment was evident in all elements of the Spanish team. Lamine Yamal did not hesitate to repeatedly drop back to support Pedro Porro defensively and stop France's attempts from the left flank, a scene reflecting the collective spirit that De la Fuente instilled in the team. This integrated system, which defends and attacks as a single block, was the most prominent reason behind Spain's deserved superiority and securing the ticket to the World Cup final.

The factors of Spanish superiority were not limited to the defensive system or tactical discipline; goalkeeper Unai Simón was one of the most prominent reasons for this success thanks to his excellent reading of the match.

The Matador's goalkeeper played the role of a 'libero' behind the defensive line, constantly advancing outside his area to cut off long balls that France tried to rely on to escape Spanish pressure. He also came out on more than one occasion at the perfect time to clear the ball before it reached Mbappé, confirming that Spain's superiority was the result of an integrated system, started by De la Fuente in planning and finished by Simón with a calm and decisive performance between the posts.