Confirmed: Two Real Madrid players start for Spain against Croatia
Spain's national football team has announced its starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League match against Croatia, featuring two Real Madrid players. The squad includes Marc Cucurella and Dean Huijsen, who replaces Aymeric Laporte in the defense.
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World champions Spain are back in action tonight in the UEFA Nations League as they take on Croatia at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Having beaten England in their opening fixture, La Roja will be eager to extend their winning streak in what will be their first game at home since winning the World Cup.
With kickoff not very far away, manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the starting XI for the game, and two Real Madrid stars feature.
Indeed, summer signing Marc Cucurella , who has been a permanent fixture in the Spain lineup under De la Fuente, continues at left-back.
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