Godin: Atletico Madrid can t just rely on the little spider; Spain are the favorites for the World Cup

Hupu November 17 News Atletico Madrid legend Diego Godin believes that with the addition of Alvarez and the good condition of key players, the team has the potential to compete for all championships, but he admitted that the best version of the team is yet to come.

"The team needs a complete lineup to win championships and cannot rely solely on Alvarez. However, as long as he maintains his level and remains healthy - referring to injuries of course - Atletico Madrid can indeed compete for all championships, and that is the reality," he commented in an interview with OndaCero.

The Uruguayan, who has personally experienced the harsh demands of Atletico Madrid's locker room, has no doubts about what the team wants. "The message from Simeone is to win, to take it one game at a time and in the end what they want is to win. This is a promising squad and I think the best version of the team will show up later," asserted the Uruguayan.

Godin was delighted with the outstanding form of Koke and Griezmann and stressed the importance of their mentality and experience. "If they are hungry and feel important... When these types of players are in good shape and are on the pitch, the difference is very clear because they know what the team needs, they understand their teammates perfectly and know how to distinguish different moments in the game..." said the former player.

Finally, he also shared his expectations for the 2026 World Cup and was optimistic that Spain would be the favorite to win. "If Spain keeps playing at this level, I think they are the favorites. Yamal is the star player of the national team and how far Spain can go will depend on his performance," he concluded.