The Spain national team has announced its squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures with a strong message of unity and mourning. Manager Luis de la Fuente unveiled a 27-player list on Friday for the matches against Czechia and England, dedicating the selection to the victims of two recent tragedies.

"Football must unite us today more than ever," said De la Fuente. "We share the grief of the families of the victims from Urda, and we mourn the irreparable loss of Jesús de Miguel." The manager referred to the train collision in Urda that claimed 69 lives and the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. "We wanted to be close to his parents, his wife and daughter. In moments of pain, football comes together more than ever," he added.

The squad announcement comes during a period of strong form for Spain, who enter this break on a four-game winning streak. Their last result was a 1-2 victory over Croatia on October 6, featuring a brace from Mikel Merino. The team is also on a 42-match unbeaten run and has won its last eleven games.

The 27-man squad

De la Fuente has included five Barcelona players: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, Fermín López and goalkeeper Joan García. Tottenham contributes full-back Pedro Porro, while Atlético Madrid provides midfielder Pablo Barrios. Real Betis is represented by Marc Roca and goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, and Real Sociedad by Ander Barrenetxea.

The goalkeeping department is completed by Unai Simón and David Raya. In defence, alongside Cubarsí and Porro, are Marc Pubill, Aymeric Laporte, Dean Huijsen, Jacobo Ramón, Marc Cucurella and Alejandro Grimaldo. The midfield consists of Martín Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Fermín López, Pablo Barrios, Marc Roca and Álex Baena. In attack, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams will operate on the wings, supported by Yéremy Pino, Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres.

Oyarzabal is the top scorer this season with five goals in eight appearances, according to our stats page. The team will first face Czechia away on November 12, an opponent they already beat 3-1 on October 3 with goals from Yamal, Rodri and Merino.

Notable absences

The list is missing several key players due to injury. Rodri, Dani Olmo and Eric García will miss these matches. Gavi is also not included, remaining outside the manager's plans. These absences will force adjustments in midfield, where Merino and Zubimendi gain importance after their recent standout performances.

The match against England, scheduled for November 15 in Madrid, will close this international window. Spain will face a rival they already defeated 2-3 at Wembley in September, a result that is part of their flawless recent run. The squad will gather next week focused on maintaining their group leadership and, above all, honouring with their play the spirit of unity called for by their manager. The first full group training session is set for Monday, November 10.

The original report is at Fox News Sports