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Why Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi has been left out of Spain squad to face Czechia in Nations League

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been left out of the Spain squad for today’s Nations League clash with Czechia in Oviedo. Cubarsi has played 90 minutes in both of Spain’s matches against England and Croatia during the international break, and…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:57 AM

Key Things to Know

Pau Cubarsi was excluded from Spain's squad against Czechia purely to receive rest from manager Luis de la Fuente.
The Barcelona defender is not injured and is expected to return against Croatia on Tuesday.
Cubarsi had previously played 90 minutes in consecutive matches against England and Croatia.

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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been left out of the Spain squad to face Czechia in the Nations League in Oviedo. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has decided to rest the defender following heavy involvement in previous matches, including full 90-minute appearances against England and Croatia.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Cubarsi is not injured and is expected to return for Spain's fixture against Croatia on Tuesday. Fellow Barcelona players Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pedri, and Fermin Lopez remain in the squad for the match.

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