Spain had not conceded a goal before their quarter-final against Belgium, only attacking the post six times.
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The challenge of stopping France's attack in the semi-finals has come to the Spanish defense led by Aymeric Laporte. Spain had not conceded a goal before playing Belgium in the quarter-finals. They were attacked on the post only six times against Spain.
Born in France and playing for various age groups in France, Laporte is starting against France on Wednesday. After spending his youth in France, Laporte has been playing for the Spanish national team since 2021. He first played at Euro 2020, which was held in 2021 due to Covid.
He has played 52 games for Spain, playing a key role in securing the 2024 European Championship. The 32-year-old Laporte has played in all six games at this World Cup. Playing in the role of central defense, he has scored two goals.
He can also play as a left-back. After playing for Athletic Bilbao since 2012, he moved to Premier League side Manchester City in 2018 for £57 million, where he won the 2019 treble. He moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in 2023, returning to Bilbao last year.
