Spain’s 27-man squad for UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially announced Spain’s 27-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-finals against the Netherlands. The two-leg tie is set to take place on March 20 in Rotterdam and March 23 in Valencia. Head coach Luis de la Fuente has called up a balanced squad, mixing experienced players with emerging stars.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao)
- Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad)
Defenders:
- Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Óscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo)
- Robin Le Normand (Atlético Madrid)
- Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)
- Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona)
- Raúl Asensio (Real Madrid)
- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders:
- Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
- Marc Casadó (Barcelona)
- Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- Álex Baena (Villarreal)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
Forwards:
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
- Dani Olmo (Barcelona)
- Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)
- Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)
- Álvaro Morata (AC Milan)
- Bryan Zaragoza (Bayern Munich)
- Samu Omorodion (Porto)
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
Key Inclusions and Omissions
New Call-Ups and Returns:
- Raúl Asensio (Real Madrid): The young center-back has earned his first senior call-up after a string of impressive performances at club level.
- Iñigo Martínez (Barcelona): The veteran defender returns to the squad, adding experience to Spain’s backline.
Notable Absentees:
- Gavi (Barcelona): Despite returning from injury, Gavi has been left out of Spain’s 27-man squad.
- Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) & Alejandro Balde (Barcelona): Both players missed out despite their strong form at the club level.
Match Schedule
- March 20, 2025 – First Leg: Netherlands vs. Spain (De Kuip, Rotterdam)
- March 23, 2025 – Second Leg: Spain vs. Netherlands (Mestalla, Valencia)
Spain will be looking to secure a semi-final spot in the competition, continuing their strong performances under Luis de la Fuente. With a mix of young stars and experienced veterans, La Roja aims to make a deep run in the tournament.
