Barcelona's rising star, 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí, has earned a call-up to the Spanish national team for their upcoming friendly matches against Colombia and Brazil. Cubarsí's impressive performance in his Champions League debut for Barcelona, where he was named man of the match in a 3-1 victory over Napoli, has caught the attention of Spain's senior squad.
Having made the transition from Spain's under-17 side to the first team at Barcelona in January, Cubarsí has quickly made a name for himself with his standout displays. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his confidence in the young defender, emphasizing his potential and the enthusiasm he brings to the national team.
Joining Cubarsí in the squad is another promising talent, 16-year-old Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who has already found the back of the net twice in his four appearances for Spain. De La Fuente praised the duo, highlighting their special qualities and the bright future they represent for Spanish football.
In a surprising turn of events, Real Madrid winger Brahim Díaz has opted to switch his international allegiance to Morocco after previously representing Spain at various youth levels. De La Fuente acknowledged Díaz's decision and wished him well in his new international journey.
Spain's squad also includes new call-up Athletic Club defender Dani Vivian, along with the return of Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro, Wolves midfielder Pablo Sarabia, and Villarreal's Gerard Moreno. The team is gearing up to face Colombia in London on March 22 before taking on Brazil at Madrid's iconic Bernabéu stadium four days later.
