One of the contenders to triumph at the World Cup, the Spaniards finished their performance already after the quarterfinal stage.
Fernando Hierro's proteges were stopped by the Russians, who defeated their opponents after an 11-meter penalty shootout.
After the match, the 50-year-old coach did not blame the federation, which fired the strategist Julen Lopetegui before the football fiesta in Russia:
"We cannot accuse someone unfairly and blame them for the loss. We have to stay realistic - it is what it is.
It is absolutely not worth analyzing past events, decisions have been made and I do not intend to attack anyone.
When I accepted this offer, I knew what consequences could await me.
If I were to speak honestly, I leave for vacation with a calm heart. I believe we showed everything we could, that's just how football is," Hierro said.
