Football · Madrid, Prague, and San Sebastián
Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal miss Spain's Prague trip, both expected for England
Spain will be without Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal for the Nations League match in Prague on Thursday, 12 November. The RFEF said both are expected to rejoin the squad for the England match at the Metropolitano on Sunday, 15 November.
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In brief
The RFEF confirmed on Monday, 9 November that Lamine Yamal will stay in Barcelona with right knee discomfort and Mikel Oyarzabal will recover from a flu-like illness in San Sebastián. Both are expected for England on Sunday, 15 November.
Luis de la Fuente called up Jorge de Frutos on Sunday, 8 November after Ander Barrenetxea was injured in the Real Sociedad win over Rayo Vallecano. De Frutos has two goals and two assists in nine starts for Rayo this season.
Spain has won its first four Nations League matches and has secured a quarterfinal place, according to El Mundo. The match against England on Sunday, 15 November could determine whether Spain finishes first or second in the group.
- 8 NovYamal reports right knee discomfort after the Atlético match, and Barrenetxea is injured in the Real Sociedad game against Rayo
- 9 NovRFEF confirms Yamal and Oyarzabal will miss the Czech Republic match in Prague
- 12 NovScheduled Nations League match in Prague, played without Yamal and Oyarzabal
- 15 NovScheduled England match at the Metropolitano, with both players expected to be available
Injury and illness absences ahead of Prague
Spain's football federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday, 9 November that Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona and Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad will not travel to Prague for the Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Thursday, 12 November. Yamal reported discomfort in his right knee after the Sunday, 8 November match against Atlético de Madrid. After tests, the federation said he will remain in Barcelona to continue his recovery. Oyarzabal is in the final phase of a flu-like illness and will recover in San Sebastián before joining the squad.
“After undergoing tests, it was decided that he remain in Barcelona to continue his recovery process.”
Replacement call-up for Barrenetxea
Luis de la Fuente called up Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano late on Sunday, 8 November as a replacement for Ander Barrenetxea. Barrenetxea was injured in Real Sociedad's win over Rayo at Anoeta, matchday 12 of LaLiga EA Sports. De Frutos made his senior debut on 7 September 2025 against Turkey, coming on in the 68th minute for Pedri. This season he has started all nine matches he has played for Rayo, with two goals and two assists. The squad gathers at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas on Monday, 9 November, from 13:00 for De Frutos.
What is at stake against England
El Mundo reported that Spain has won its first four Nations League matches and has already secured a quarterfinal place. Whether Spain finishes first or second in the group is still open. The England match on Sunday, 15 November at the Metropolitano could decide that. The RFEF said its medical staff remain in permanent contact with the doctors of both clubs to follow the two players day by day. Spain has two group matches left, against the Czech Republic on Thursday, 12 November and England on Sunday, 15 November.
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Sources and context
- ABC TU DIARIO EN ESPAÑOLLamine alarm: he does not travel with Spain to the Czech RepublicAlarma Lamine: no viaja con España a la República Checa · original in Spanish
- RTVE.esLamine Yamal and Oyarzabal will miss Spain's match against CzechiaLamine Yamal y Oyarzabal se perderán el partido de España contra Chequia · original in Spanish
- EL MUNDOLamine Yamal and Oyarzabal will not travel to Prague with the national team but De la Fuente expects them against EnglandLamine Yamal y Oyarzabal no viajarán a Praga con la selección pero De la Fuente les espera ante Inglaterra · original in Spanish
- europa pressLamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will be out against the Czech RepublicLamine Yamal y Mikel Oyarzabal serán baja ante República Checa · original in Spanish
- Lamine Yamal
- FC Barcelona winger with right knee discomfort who will stay in Barcelona for recovery
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Real Sociedad forward recovering from a flu-like illness in San Sebastián
- Luis de la Fuente
- Spain national team head coach who made the call-up changes
- Jorge de Frutos
- Rayo Vallecano player called up to replace the injured Ander Barrenetxea
- Ander Barrenetxea
- Real Sociedad player injured in the match against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, 8 November
- Places
- Madrid, Spain, Prague, Czech Republic, San Sebastián, Barcelona
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