Yamal and Oyarzabal Ruled Out of Spain’s Nations League Visit to Czech Republic

Key Takeaways:

• Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were confirmed absent for Spain’s Nations League fixture against the Czech Republic
• Yamal experienced discomfort in his right knee after Barcelona’s 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday
• Both players are expected to rejoin the Spain camp ahead of the fixture against England at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday

Squad Update: Absences for the Czech Republic Clash

Spain have been dealt injury and illness setbacks ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash with the Czech Republic, as both Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will not be available, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Monday.

Yamal, Barcelona’s talented teenage winger, “reported discomfort in his right knee” following their narrow 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday, according to the federation. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal “is in the final phase of a bout of flu”, the RFEF confirmed.

LAMINE YAMAL Y MIKEL OYARZABAL RETRASAN SU INCORPORACIÓN A LA CONCENTRACIÓN🇪🇸

Ambos se perderán el encuentro ante República Checa❌

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— DAZN Fútbol (@DAZNFutbol) November 9, 2026

Recovery Plans and Upcoming Fixtures

The federation added, “Both players will join the training camp in the coming days so they can be available to face England at the Metropolitano Stadium (on Sunday).” The Spanish side are scheduled to travel to the Czech Republic for their Nations League tie on Thursday before they host Thomas Tuchel’s England in Madrid.

Spain’s Path in the Nations League

Current world champions Spain have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals of the Nations League. Their visit to the Czech Republic remains the last fixture before a high-profile encounter against England in the Spanish capital.