Spain vs Bulgaria Predicted Lineups and Team News: Ferran Torres Injury Update and Match Details
Spain aims to maintain their flawless World Cup qualifying run when they face Bulgaria on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. They currently lead Group E, having won three matches and scored 11 goals without conceding. The team has exhibited dominance in these qualifiers under coach Luis de la Fuente.
Match Preview: Spain vs. Bulgaria
Spain’s recent victories have been bolstered by standout performances from players like Mikel Oyarzabal. He recently showcased his skills with a stunning free-kick goal against Georgia. Youngster Yeremy Pino has also proven instrumental, reflecting Spain’s squad depth despite several injuries.
Conversely, Bulgaria faces a daunting challenge, coming off three consecutive losses and conceding 12 goals in qualifying. Coach Aleksandar Dimitrov’s team has struggled with structure and consistency, especially against faster, more skilled opponents. Captain Kiril Despodov’s creativity and speed will be crucial as Bulgaria seeks to capitalize on counterattacks.
Spain’s Team News
Spain is grappling with several key player absences due to injuries. Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Dani Olmo, and Dean Huijsen withdrew before the Georgia match. Additionally, Nico Williams is sidelined recovering from a hamstring issue, while Gavi is expected to miss a significant period due to a knee injury.
Despite these setbacks, Spain’s squad depth has shone through. They achieved a solid 2-0 win over Georgia, leading to minimal changes for the upcoming clash with Bulgaria. However, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has left the national camp due to muscle fatigue, paving the way for either Jorge de Frutos or Jesus Rodriguez to step in.
Predicted Lineup for Spain
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Unai Simon |
| Defenders | Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella |
| Midfielders | Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri |
| Forwards | Jorge de Frutos, Mikel Oyarzabal, Yeremy Pino |
Bulgaria’s Team News
Bulgaria’s head coach Dimitrov is expected to make changes following a disappointing 6-1 loss to Turkey. Injuries have also impacted the squad, with Lukas Petkov and Ivan Turitsov both departing the team. Under-21 defender Martin Georgiev has been called up as a replacement.
Goalkeeper Svetoslav Vutsov is anticipated to start after Dimitar Mitov’s inconsistent performances. Striker Vladimir Nikolov will look to score his first international goal, while Kiril Despodov may adopt a deeper role to support team transitions and defense.
Predicted Lineup for Bulgaria
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Svetoslav Vutsov |
| Defenders | Viktor Popov, Petko Hristov, Rosen Bozhinov, Atanas Chernev, Christian Petrov |
| Midfielders | Kristian Stoyanov, Marin Petkov, Andrian Kraev |
| Forwards | Kiril Despodov, Zdravko Dimitrov, Vladimir Nikolov |
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 8:45 p.m. local / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT / 12:15 a.m. IST (Oct. 15) / 5:45 a.m. AEDT
- Location: Jose Zorrilla, Valladolid, Spain
- Competition: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
- Referee: Willy Delajod (France)
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