Olmo: Spain’s 2010 team gave me countless emotions, and now we have reached the same level

After winning the World Cup with Spain, Olmo gave an interview to The Guardian, discussing the national team triumph and new signings such as Rodri.

Olmo recalled the emotional World Cup final moment, including embracing Ferran Torres’ mother in tears and the feeling after the final whistle and lifting the trophy.

Olmo said everything changed after Spain defeated Argentina and became world champions.

He said winning the title changes lives and that the current team has reached the same level as the legendary 2010 Spain side he admired as a child.

Twenty-three days after winning the World Cup, Olmo returned to club training and prepared for the new European season.

Flick told Olmo he was now a world champion, and Olmo said the next goal was helping Barcelona win trophies.

Olmo believes national-team success can help Barcelona, with both sides sharing similar football ideas.

He said Barcelona’s previous domestic success made the World Cup victory the finishing touch, and the team is now chasing Europe’s biggest honors.

Olmo discussed Barcelona’s 11-year Champions League drought and his own journey from La Masia through Leipzig before returning to Barcelona.

He said Barcelona learned from European setbacks and that the World Cup title brought extra confidence.

Olmo said Barcelona are still a young team but have gained major tournament experience and must focus on every detail.

He praised Barcelona’s youth academy and said young players are receiving opportunities to develop.

Olmo said the team now understands the importance of every minute and every run, and must reduce risks.

He explained the differences between Barcelona and Spain while saying both follow an attacking football philosophy.

Olmo discussed the Champions League defeat against Inter Milan and said the team adjusts tactics and improves defensively each year.

Olmo said Rodri fits Barcelona’s system perfectly and can improve control and balance.

He said this summer’s signings strengthened the team, especially through pace and defensive work without the ball.

Olmo revealed he communicated with Rodri during the transfer process and said his arrival strengthened the team structure.

Olmo recalled Barcelona’s bicycle celebration tradition and said it continued during the World Cup celebrations.

He said the tradition continues, with only the Champions League trophy remaining, and that any celebration would likely be low-key.