Oyarzabal: We Need to Stay Calm and Not Panic

Spain's forward Mikel Oyarzabal didn't have his best outing against Cape Verde in their goalless draw at the World Cup. While the stalemate was unexpected, Oyarzabal believes it's no catastrophe and calls for calm, not panic.

"Even though it wasn't our best game, we created enough chances for things to go our way. However, they also did their job well and knew exactly what they were doing. Now, we need to stay calm and not lose our heads just because things didn't go perfectly. We're moving forward to the next match," Oyarzabal stated.

He then shifted his focus to the upcoming game against Saudi Arabia.

"Every match is a standalone challenge. Ultimately, in those early minutes, with the chances you get – like Ferran's shot hitting the post... if just one of those goes in, it completely changes the game. We'll analyze things and see what we can improve, because there's certainly room for growth," the forward asserted.

Oyarzabal emphasized that maintaining composure, rather than succumbing to panic, is paramount for the team right now.

"At times, there might have been a bit of haste, but that's part of football. We need to instill a sense of calm in everyone – the younger players, those who haven't been in similar situations often. Now is the time to be united, to believe in ourselves, and to know that we can overcome this together, without panicking," the goal-scorer concluded.