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Five Real Madrid players on Spain preliminary squad list for Finalissima vs Argentina
Several players from Real Madrid could soon receive important opportunities with the Spain national football team ahead of a major international fixture later this month.
According to a report from AS, Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia has been included in the preliminary squad list prepared for the upcoming FIFA international break.
The provisional list contains several Real Madrid players who could be involved in Spain’s high-profile clash against the Argentina national football team in the Finalissima scheduled for March 27.
Spain are also expected to play a friendly match against Egypt on March 30, although that fixture has become uncertain due to the conflict in Iran.
The five Real Madrid players
Gonzalo Garcia is not the only Madrid player included in the initial squad plans.
The list also reportedly features Alvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Raul Asencio and experienced defender Dani Carvajal.
These five players are also considered potential candidates for Spain’s squad for the upcoming World Cup this summer, making the international break an important opportunity for them.
The official squad announcement from Luis de la Fuente is expected to take place next week, with the final list scheduled to be revealed on Friday, March 20.
For some of the players involved, the upcoming call-up could represent a significant milestone in their careers.
Both Gonzalo Garcia and Alvaro Carreras could receive their first-ever selection for the senior Spanish national team if they make the final squad.
Raul Asencio has previously been included in Spain’s squad. The defender received his first call-up for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final matches against the Netherlands, although he did not feature in those games.
Meanwhile, Carvajal last played for Spain during a World Cup qualifying match on September 4, 2025.
There is uncertainty
Another element still surrounded by uncertainty is the location of the Finalissima match against Argentina.
The game was originally expected to be played in Doha, but that has now changed due to the tension in the Middle East.
There had been discussions about hosting the match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, but reports suggest that the Argentine Football Association has raised objections to that possibility.
As things stand, if an agreement on the venue cannot be reached soon, there is even a possibility that the highly anticipated match between Spain and Argentina could be cancelled altogether.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
