Spanish media hail Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella following his ‘shocking’ moment

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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella caught plenty of attention in the media after his latest performance for Spain.

In recent years, the left-back has become a pivotal player for both club and country, establishing himself as one of the top left-backs in the game.

Spain played Bulgaria in their latest World Cup qualification game, with Luis de la Fuente’s men dominating the fixture.

Marc Cucurella played all 90 minutes for his national team, continuing to prove his importance to the squad.

Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella praised for being a ‘tireless’ fighter

Chelsea’s Cucurella put together an impressive display as part of Spain’s 3-0 win against Bulgaria, in what was a historic game for him as he scored his first-ever goal for the team.

The left-back also helped keep Spain’s clean sheet, proving his offensively and defensive qualities. SPORT rated his performance seven out of 10.

The Spanish media outlet also provided one-word overviews of each player’s individual performances, with Cucurella’s being branded as ‘shocking.’

‘What a left-footed shot the Alella native unleashed to score the second. He adjusted it with his right foot and fired a splendid cross-shot into the back of the net with his good foot.

‘A tireless fighter, he moved up the lane with even greater precision.’

Elsewhere, El Desmarque rated his performance an eight out of 10, showcasing his consistency throughout the match.

‘The Chelsea player scored his first goal for Spain, catching a loose ball at the far post and firing past Vutsov. In all other duties, as always, he performed commendably.’

Cucurella’s performances last season gained him admirers from Barcelona and Real Madrid, but Chelsea were adamant about not selling him.

Ben Chilwell’s transfer solidifies Marc Cucurella’s Chelsea position

Cucurella has made an impressive start to the season for both club and country, starting all three of Chelsea’s games this season.

The 27-year-old picked up an assist against West Ham United, the only match in which he has not played for 90 minutes so far.

Under Enzo Maresca, Cucurella has established himself as the Blues’ first-choice left back. His impressive 2024-25 campaign proved that Chelsea could sell Ben Chilwell.

Chelsea’s Champions League-winning left back departed Stamford Bridge on deadline day to join Strasbourg, ending his time at the club.

Chilwell’s Chelsea departure has divided some fans, but it has established Cucurella as the first-choice left back moving forward, without any real competition for his place.