Alvaro Morata was captain of the Spanish National Team against Albania and admitted feeling “pride” for the achievement

His illusion was great. Alvaro Morata was elected, for the first time, captain of the Spanish national team during the friendly they played against Albania in Barcelona. The Juventus striker assured that he will print an image to hang at home as an unforgettable moment.

“With great pride, remembering all the years of the past, all the most difficult moments. You remember all the concentrations in the national team since you were 15 years old. It is a pride for me, I will put the photo at home. It made me very excited”Morata confessed to the national team media.

In addition, his first captaincy coincided with the return 18 years later of the Spanish team to Barcelona, ​​a moment that was celebrated from the stands with passion. “It was spectacular how all the people were since we went out to warm up,” Morata acknowledged. “We thank you because it was incredible and your support was very noticeable. Hopefully we can come back soon.” desire.

At the bottom of the path of this 2022 appears the Qatar World Cup for which Morata dreams of earning a place among Luis Enrique Martínez’s chosen ones. He does not take it for granted and highlights the great competition that exists today in the national team and how difficult it is to attend each call.

“We have to look forward with optimism and with great enthusiasm, those who are lucky enough to go to a World Cup will be able to enjoy it. You have to work hard every training session and match to be there, hopefully I can be there “said.