Raul Ascensio and Dean Huijsen made it to the Spain national squad for the first time.
Spain is heading to knockouts as the favourite team to win the UEFA Nations League as per betMGM. After going unbeaten in the group stage, they are headed to the quarterfinals against the Netherlands.
They started the campaign by achieving a 3-1 triumph over Italy in Madrid, with Álvaro Morata and Lamine Yamal on the scoresheet. In the dramatic 2-2 draw against Croatia, Mikel Oyarzabal secured the late equaliser as it was the only game they couldn’t walk with all the three points.
Scoring 13 goals in the six games, Spain won the Group 4 by having 16 points. It has been a total team contribution by Spain. Having 12 different scorers through the group stage, La Roja’s have displayed their squad depth.
Here are the upcomg five fixtures of the Spain National Team:
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Venue |
| March 20, 2025 | Netherlands | UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal (1st Leg) | De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| March 23, 2025 | Netherlands | UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal (2nd Leg) | Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain |
| June 6, 2025 | Serbia | FIFA World Cup Qualifying | Venue to be announced |
| June 9, 2025 | Denmark | FIFA World Cup Qualifying | Venue to be announced |
| September 4, 2025 | Switzerland | FIFA World Cup Qualifying | Venue to be announced |
Here is how the two legs between Spain and the Netherlands are scheduled:
Netherlands vs. Spain
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 3:45 PM ET
Venue: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Competition: 2025 UEFA Nations League
Spain vs. Netherlands
Date: Sunday, March 20, 2025
Time: 3:45 PM ET
Venue: Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain
Competition: 2025 UEFA Nations League
Here is the 26-man Spain squad called up by Luis de la Fuente for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals:
Goalkeepers:
Defenders:
Midfielders:
Forwards:
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De La Fuente has made some bold decisions giving the chances to the youngster to fill in the injury voids. Bournemouth’s 19-year-old defender Dean Huijsen has received his first senior call up replacing the injured Iñigo Martinez.
🔵🔴 Hansi Flick: “Gavi has returned from a serious injury but remains one of the best”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 15, 2025
“He has a long and bright future at this club and will undoubtedly play in the 2026 World Cup”. pic.twitter.com/iug3sRIGEm
The 63-year-old manager has also called up Real Madrid’s Raul Ascencio for the first time. In the surprising events. De la Fuente praised Ascencio, stating:
“Raúl has been having a fantastic season. Some players progress quickly, and I’ve always been in favour of giving young players a chance.”
He also acknowledged the difficulty in selecting the squad due to the high level of Spanish football, mentioning: “There are many great footballers who could have been included. This is a testament to the high level of Spanish football.” Barcelona’s Gavi was skipped from the squad for possible fitness reasons. The 20-year-old made a return after a 14-month absence.
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