Daijiworld Media Network - Madrid
Madrid, Mar 16: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has recalled Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands. Simon, who has 46 international caps, returns after recovering from a wrist injury that sidelined him for the first four months of the season.
De la Fuente has named a strong 27-man squad, with seven FC Barcelona players, including young defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielder Marc Casado. Inigo Martinez also returns to the squad, while Real Madrid’s emerging defender Raul Asencio has received his first senior call-up after impressing since breaking into the team earlier this year.
Spain’s squad features a mix of experience and youth, with key players such as Pedri, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, and Dani Olmo included.
Spain Squad for UEFA Nations League quarterfinals
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Alex Remiro
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Oscar Mingueza, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Raul Asencio, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marc Cucurella
Midfielders: Martin Zubimendi, Marc Casado, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Alex Baena
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, Yeremy Pino, Dani Olmo, Ayoze Perez, Bryan Zaragoza, Samuel Aghehowa, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alvaro Morata
Spain will face the Netherlands in a crucial knockout clash, with De la Fuente banking on a balanced squad to steer La Roja to the semifinals.