Spain squad for UEFA Nations League quarterfinals: Raul Asencio called up, Morata to captain side
Spain squad for UEFA Nations League quarterfinals: Raul Asencio called up, Morata to captain side
In-form Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was named Friday in the Spain squad to play the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Nations League.
Coach Luis de la Fuente unveiled the uncapped Asencio and Barcelona’s Inigo Martinez as part of a 26-man squad, with regular centre-backs Aymeric Laporte and Dani Vivian out injured.
In the absence of still-injured Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, there are call-ups for Martin Zubimendi and Marc Casado in midfield, alongside Pedri, Alex Baena, Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino.
Alvaro Morata, on loan from Milan to Galatasaray, skippers the squad that features an array of attacking abilities like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
Euro 2024 winner Spain, the defending Nations League champion, plays the first leg of the quarterfinals on March 20 in Rotterdam and the second leg three days later in Valencia.
