Three Barcelona stars are included in Spain’s starter, but the lineup contains a notable omission: Pedri, the team’s midfield maestro, is left out of the starting lineup. Pedri has been a regular for Spain under de la Fuente, yet tonight he will start on the bench as Fabian Ruiz partners Rodri in central midfield.
Dani Olmo remains in an advanced midfield role, continuing to be a key creator for La Roja, while Lamine Yamal keeps his place on the right wing, continuing his impressive World Cup campaign. Pau Cubarsi is the other Barcelona player in the starting XI, lining up at centre-back and earning praise for his performances in the tournament so far.
On the bench alongside Pedri are Ferran Torres, Gavi, Eric García, and Joan García, with the latter two yet to feature at the tournament.
Key takeaways:
– Spain names a starting XI that includes three Barcelona players.
– Pedri is not among the starting players, with Fabian Ruiz stepping in beside Rodri.
– Dani Olmo remains a central figure in attack, and Lamine Yamal retains his role on the right.
– Pau Cubarsi starts at centre-back, marking another strong showing for a Barcelona defender in the squad.
– Pedri and several other Barça stars are among the players named on the bench.
This match represents a critical test for Spain as they aim to progress further in the World Cup, seeking to combine possession-based play with incisive attacking threats against a Belgian side renowned for their resilience and technical quality.
