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Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up to Spain’s national squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands. Coach Luis de la Fuente named the uncapped centre-back in a 26-man squad announced on Friday, alongside Barcelona’s Inigo Martinez, to compensate for the injuries of Aymeric Laporte and Dani Vivian.
Spain will also be without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who remains sidelined due to injury. In his absence, midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Marc Casado have been included in the squad, joining a creative lineup featuring Pedri, Alex Baena, Fabian Ruiz, and Mikel Merino.
Alvaro Morata, currently on loan at Galatasaray, will captain the side, which boasts an exciting attacking lineup led by young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
The reigning Nations League champions will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam on March 20, with the return leg set for March 23 in Valencia.
Goalkeepers:
Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad)
Defenders:
Oscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo), Inigo Martinez (Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Raul Asencio (Real Madrid), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
Midfielders:
Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Marc Casado (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Pedri (Barcelona)
Forwards:
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Ayoze (Villarreal), Alvaro Morata (Galatasaray), Bryan Zaragoza (Osasuna), Samu (Porto), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
