As Euro 2024 approaches, Spain’s national team coach Luis de la Fuente has made his final selections, announcing a 26-man squad that will represent the country in Germany. Notable exclusions from the squad include Barcelona’s 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia, despite Cubarsi’s impressive performances throughout the season. Instead, Cubarsi is expected to play in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Real Sociedad has emerged as the main provider of talent for the national team, contributing significant names such as Álex Remiro, Robin Le Normand, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, and Mikel Oyarzabal while Barcelona’s Pedri and Ferran Torres also join the squad. The inclusion of young players like Lamine Yamal, who is set to turn 17 during the tournament and could make history as the youngest player in EURO history, highlights the team’s blend of youth and experience. The final squad list includes goalkeepers Unai Simón, David Raya, and Álex Remiro; defenders Jesús Navas, Robin Le Normand, and Aymeric Laporte; midfielders Rodri Hernández, Martín Zubimendi, and Fabián Ruiz; and forwards Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Álvaro Morata. Spain’s campaign will kick off against Croatia on June 15, with further group stage matches against Italy and Albania. The team’s composition reflects de la Fuente’s strategic choices as he aims to navigate Spain through one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world.
Key points
- Spain’s Euro 2024 final squad announced, with Pau Cubarsi, Marcos Llorente, and Aleix Garcia left out.
- Real Sociedad dominates the squad selection, providing significant talent.
- Lamine Yamal could become the youngest player in EURO history, wearing the number 19 jersey.
