Why did Marchena not hug Iniesta when he scored World Cup winning goal?

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Marchena did not celebrate with Iniesta to prevent a quick kick-off by the opposition. EFE
Marchena did not celebrate with Iniesta to prevent a quick kick-off by the opposition. EFE
If we look at the images after Iniesta's extra-time goal for Spain in the World Cup final against the Netherlands, Spain won the World Cup with the goal and everyone hugged Iniesta except Marchena. Why did he not hug the goalscorer? Ramon Fuentes explains why on 'Sport'.