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Spain rest Cubarsí and Espe for Czech Republic Nations League clash
October 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM · Updated 13d ago
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente left Pau Cubarsí and Carlos Espe out of the squad for Saturday's Nations League match against the Czech Republic.
- Barcelona defender Cubarsí was rested after playing the full 180 minutes against England and Croatia, to stay fit for Tuesday's match in Split.
- Espe arrived in Oviedo late Friday after scoring five goals for Spain's Under-21s against San Marino and trains with the first team from Sunday.
- Fran García was called up to replace the injured Alejandro Grimaldo.
- Nico Williams was ruled out with injury and no replacement was called up.
- Spain midfielder Fabián Ruiz flew to Paris to attend the birth of his first child and will miss Saturday's match against the Czech Republic.
- De la Fuente announced his starting lineup with eight changes, David Raya in goal and Lamine Yamal leading the attack alongside Roberto and Baena.




