Mata: Spain squad is still in shock

After Spain's friendly with Belgium was cancelled, Juan
Mata says the squad are in "a state of shock" as a
result of the attacks in Paris.

Juan Mata admits the Spain squad are still "in a state of shock"
following the terror attacks in Paris last Friday.

The European champions' friendly clash with Belgium in
Brussels on Tuesday was postponed as a result of security
concerns in the wake of the shootings and bombings in the
French capital, which resulted in 129 fatalities.

Speaking shortly after the Royal Belgian Football Association
had confirmed the news, Mata revealed he and his team-mates
are still shaken by the incident but are endeavouring to "move
forward".

"The security measures show respect, but everything was done
quietly. There's a sadness within but we're trying to do things
normally, we must move forward," the Manchester United man
told Cadena COPE.

"It's difficult to explain what happened, we're in a state of
shock. Sadly, these things happen more and more often.
"We need a little more dialogue and understanding in order to
wipe out these things.

"When we learned about it, it was a feeling of disbelief. We're
sportsmen, footballers, but also part of society and this type of
thing affects us as it does everyone."

Luis Uranga, a delegate from the national team camp, said the
Spain squad were relaxed following the cancellation of the game
and would be returning home early on Tuesday.

"If the Belgian government took this decision it's because they
consider there to be a risk," he told Radio Marca.

"I want to show calm. We're fine at the hotel and when we can,
we'll go."