Real Madrid News
Official: Only one Real Madrid player in Spain squad for upcoming friendlies
With the Finalissima 2026 getting cancelled, the Spanish national team will be playing two friendles against Serbia and Egypt in the upcoming international break later this month.
And La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has announced the list of players who will be called up to the squad. And, only one player from Real Madrid has made the cut.
Indeed, defender Dean Huijsen is the only Los Blancos player called up by the Spanish national team manager for the games against Serbia and Egypt.
The young centre-back has been inconsistent in recent months but has shown signs of resurgence in the past few matches, enough to convince De la Fuente to keep backing him.
However, there is no space in the team for captain Dani Carvajal, who has recovered from his injury problems earlier this year but has barely seen regular action on the field.
Fellow defender Raul Asencio has been overlooked by the national team head coach.
Meanwhile, the left-back pair of Alvaro Carreras and Fran Garcia also do not feature, which was expected considering De la Fuente has his preferred options in the position locked already.
Young striker Gonzalo Garcia, who has been making decent strides this season, has not been included, as he has been called up by the U-21 national team.
The currently-injured Dani Ceballos is not in the national team’s plans. Breakthrough prospect Thiago Pitarch has earned a call-up with the U-19 squad.
🚨 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔 | Esta es la lista de jugadores para los partidos contra Serbia y Egipto.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 20, 2026
ℹ️ Más información: https://t.co/oM5ARXivUM#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/VUXz8HM5bD
Real Madrid News
Real Madrid superstar returns from the break in top form after stellar displays with national team
Jude Bellingham has been undisputedly one of the star performers in the UEFA Nations League so far, in this international break.
Bellingham started with a valiant effort in the defeat to Spain, before starring in the 7-0 win over Croatia. Last night, he was on fire once again, helping England secure a 3-0 victory over Czechia.
As club football resumes this weekend, it is fair to say that Bellingham will be one of the most in-form players at Real Madrid.
Bellingham on fire
Bellingham’s spectacular form has continued throughout the international break, with the midfielder registering one goal and four assists in four matches for England.
The standout display came against Croatia, where he produced a goal and three assists in the emphatic 7-0 win.
He made England history with that four-goal contribution, creating five chances and completing four dribbles while boasting a 100 percent pass accuracy.
Against Spain, he was comfortably England’s best player, assisting Anthony Gordon’s opener and leading the attacks.
In the final game against the Czech Republic, it was Harry Kane who stole the show with a brace on his record-equalling 125th cap, but Bellingham once again started as an undisputed figure in Tuchel’s side.
The Englishman has shown no signs of his form being a mirage, having rediscovered his best since being handed a free attacking role.
A key figure for Real Madrid
Bellingham’s resurgence is a hugely positive sign for Real Madrid, who have struggled for consistency this season.
Operating as a number 10 with freedom to roam, the 22-year-old has already scored three goals for the club, making him the second-highest scorer behind Kylian Mbappe, while also leading the team for assists.
His current scoring rate of one every 206 minutes is not far off his brilliant debut campaign.
That form has drawn widespread praise, with Roy Keane tipping him to become one of the greatest of all time, while Jermaine Defoe backed him to become England’s next captain.
For Jose Mourinho, having Bellingham firing on all cylinders is a massive boost. With a demanding run of fixtures ahead, including El Clasico, the Englishman’s leadership and quality could prove decisive as Real Madrid look to close the gap on Barcelona.
