Spain squad announcement sees Real Madrid’s absence for the first time since 2021

Spanish national team released the squad list for their upcoming matches in November, and one detail has surprised many fans: not a single Real Madrid player has been called up.

This is the first time since 2021 that the Spanish national team will be without any players from the capital club, marking a significant change in the composition of the squad.

The last time Real Madrid had no representation in the national team was under former Spain coach Luis Enrique. The current PSG manager had also left Real Madrid players out for key tournaments, including the Nations League Final Four and the European Championships that same year.

No one from Real Madrid

Just last summer at the Euros, Real Madrid had three representatives—Dani Carvajal, Nacho, and Joselu. However, changes in their careers and recent injuries have altered the situation.

Carvajal, who has been a regular fixture in the national team, is currently sidelined due to injury. Meanwhile, both Nacho and Joselu have moved away from European leagues to play in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, respectively.

The absence of Real Madrid players from the national team lineup is not just a matter of coaching choices but also reflects shifts within the club itself. Currently, Carvajal stands as the only regular Spanish player in Real Madrid’s ideal starting XI.

Players like Lucas, Vallejo, Dani Ceballos, and Fran Garcia either lack consistent game time or fall outside of the national coach’s primary considerations. Lucas has seen some recent play due to Carvajal’s injury, yet he still struggles to secure a spot in De la Fuente’s plans.

Overall, Real Madrid’s reduced presence in the national team is a notable change, suggesting that Spain’s top club may be evolving toward a more international composition at the expense of domestic talent.

For fans of Spanish football, this November squad announcement underlines the shifting dynamics between Real Madrid and the Spanish national team—a situation that could have implications for the future representation of Spanish players at the club.