THE Spanish national team of soccer begins a new journey as European champion in another edition of the League of Nations And Luis de la Fuente His team is already ready for the tournament. The national team is also defending the title in the championship also known as UEFA Nations League and in his first engagements, in front of Serbia And Swissas visitors, these are the players called upon to defend the colours of Spain and, if possible, bring home two wins to start the competition on the right foot. Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Carvajal…these are all those who are summoned.
Luis de la Fuente had already announced that there would be a continuous appeal after what happened in the German Euro 2024in which Spain beat all the favorites and ended up adding a historic title, the fourth in the showcases of the king of Europe by national teams. Now, the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 represents a new challenge for the undisputed dominator of the continent, since he also won the League of Nations in the last edition, after winning the memorable final against Croatia.
SerbiaThursday, September 5 and SwissSunday, September 8, are the rivals of the Spanish team during this first break of the national team to make way for the windows of the League of Nations. Spain a priori as favorite in both matches and taking into account the model who claimed Luis de la Fuentewith a call to 25 players amply willing to add to the ranking Group A4 of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25.
Spanish national team players
In the aim, Luis de la Fuente cannot rely on its undisputed owner, a Unai Simon who is out and recovering from a wrist injury that forced him to stop after the European Cup. In his place, theoretically a holder, he will be David RayaArsenal goalkeeper who is having a great time, while Alexandre Remiro And Robert Sanchezthe big news in goal, will wait his turn from the bench.
We move on to defensewhere the main novelty is the absence of Jesus Navasthe great veteran of the champion group of Euro 2024 and that after his recent retirement from the Spanish team, he is no longer part of the Nations League team. In his replacement comes Oscar Minguezaone of the sensations of the early days of the EA Sports League, even if he starts out as a substitute for Daniel Carvajalpillar of Spain. In central defenders, Le Normand, Vivian and Laporte join Paul Torreswhile Marc Cucurella He will continue to start on the left flank, with Alejandro Grimaldo as an alternative.
The midfield is historically key in the Spanish game and when the first team announcement for the Nations League was made, the quality could not be lacking. Rodri HernandezMVP of the European Cup and one of the captains of the Spanish team, is called up although in cotton due to previous physical problems, and it is likely that Zubimendi take his place, at least in the first match against Serbia. Next to him, Fabien Ruiz and Barça’s newest signing, Daniel Olmostarts with an advantage over Pedri, Aleix García or Pepelu, the latter making his debut with Spain.
Finally, lead is the imbalance and the names of the Lamine Yamal And Nicolas Williams They stand out in the team. The position of ‘9’, with the absence due to injury of Alvaro Moratais the one who limps the most a priori, but Mikel Oyarzabal He could win the title against Serbia and Switzerland. JoseluAyoze, Yérémy Pino and Ferran Torres These are great alternatives off the bench.
Spain UEFA Nations League squad and call-up
Goalkeepers
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Alejandro Remiro (Real Sociedad)
- Robert Sanchez (Chelsea)
Defenses
- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
- Oscar Mingueza (Celta)
- Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid)
- Dani Vivian (Athletics Club)
- Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr)
- Pau Torres (Aston Villa)
- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielder
- Rodrigo Hernandez (Manchester City)
- Martín Zubimendi (Royal Society)
- Pepelu (Valencia)
- Fabien Ruiz (PSG)
- Aleix Garcia (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Dani Olmo (Barcelona)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
Attackers
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
- Nico Williams (Athletics Club)
- Yérémy Pino (Villarreal)
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- Ayoze Perez (Villarreal)
- Joselu Mato (Al Gharafa)
