Rodrigo speaks out on competition for a spot in Spain's Euro 2020 squad

Manchester City's Rodri Hernandez has admitted that the pressure is on for Spanish players to make it into the final cut for the Euro 2020 because "all players" want "to play matches in Spain". Indeed, one of the host cities is Bilbao, which means players will have a rare opportunity to play an important tournament in front of a home crowd. 

Spain is already qualified for the tournament with two matches against Malta and Rumania to go. For the players, the goal is to make sure they get a victory to confirm their number one spot and therefore be at the top of the group for the draw. 

"It is clear that you take a better position when it comes to possible matches if you pass the group stage and with the option of playing matches in Spain, which is what we all want. Also, above all, because of the personal ambition of being unbeaten in this qualifiers," Rodri told the national team's media upon his arrival at the training camp.

Cádiz and Madrid will be the two cities that will host the matches. He waits for the support from the stands. "The fans have shown that they are there and every match is an opportunity to see players who are not in this league and a team that has achieved everything, but that still has illusion and commitment. It helps us a lot to play at home".