Overview

• Morata says acute depression hit after his open-net miss for Atletico Madrid in the 2024 Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund, causing chest pain, breathing difficulties and overwhelming fear
• He admits he contemplated faking an injury to avoid Spain’s Euro 2024 campaign despite eventually helping the team secure the title
• They Don’t Know Who I Am, released on Movistar +, chronicles his mental health journey and his initial reluctance to play at the European Championship
• He credits medical staff such as national team doctor Oscar Celada, former teammate Andrés Iniesta, Atletico coach Diego Simeone, family members and peers for recognizing warning signs and offering crucial support
• Morata also reflects on a missed penalty in the recent Nations League final and emphasizes the need for athletes to speak openly with specialists and those around them