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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal set to miss Spain’s Nations League fixture against Czech Republic

Spain has two remaining fixtures in the UEFA Nations League group stage; away to Czechia and hosting England.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 12:20 PM
Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal set to miss Spain’s Nations League fixture against Czech Republic
Key Things to Know
  • Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will miss Spain's Nations League match against the Czech Republic.
  • Yamal reported discomfort in his right knee, while Oyarzabal is recovering from the flu.
  • Both players are expected to join the squad later to face England on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spain forwards Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal are set to miss their country's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against the Czech Republic. Yamal reported discomfort in his right knee after playing 90 minutes in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Oyarzabal is recovering from a bout of flu that also ruled him out of Real Sociedad's match against Rayo Vallecano.

According to the Royal Spanish Football Federation, both players will join the national training camp in the coming days. The federation expects them to be available for Spain's subsequent group clash against England at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday. Spain has already secured qualification for the tournament's next round after winning all four of their opening matches.

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