The first call-up for Raúl Asensio. Spain's squad announced for matches against the Netherlands
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Kenley Ward
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This month, Spain will face the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, and the European champions' head coach has finalized the squad for these matches.
Details: For the first time, 22-year-old Real Madrid central defender Raúl Asensio has been included in Spain's national team squad, having regularly played for his home club's main team this season.
Spain's national team squad
- Goalkeepers: David Raya (Arsenal), Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad)
- Defenders: Raúl Asensio (Real Madrid), Iñigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsi (both – Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Óscar Mingueza (Celta), Álex Grimaldo (Bayer), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
- Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Fabián Ruiz (PSG), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri, Marc Casadó (both – Barcelona), Álex Baena (Villarreal)
- Forwards: Álvaro Morata (Galatasaray), Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo (all – Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic), Yéremy Pino (Villarreal), Ayoze Pérez (Betis), Bryan Zaragoza (Osasuna), Samu Agehova (Porto), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
On March 20, Spain will play against the Netherlands in Rotterdam, and three days later, they will host Ronald Koeman's team in Valencia.
Reminder: Today, Thomas Tuchel announced his first squad as the head coach of the England national team. Read more here.