Two Barcelona Stars Confirmed in Spain’s Starting Lineup Against Georgia

The Spanish national football team is set to compete against Georgia today in Tbilisi for a qualifying match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. La Roja’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, has officially revealed the starting lineup prior to kickoff.

Barcelona Stars Shine in Starting Lineup

Two prominent FC Barcelona players are included in Spain’s starting eleven. Pau Cubarsi will anchor the defense alongside Aymeric Laporte, who plays for Athletic Club. Up front, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres takes his place in attack, partnering with Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Bench Highlights

Interestingly, two other Barcelona stars, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, will start the match on the bench. Despite speculation leading up to the match suggesting a strong possibility of their inclusion, manager De la Fuente has opted otherwise.

Notable Absences

Spain’s squad is missing several key players due to physical issues. Notably, Barcelona youngsters Lamine Yamal and Pedri are sidelined. Lamine was originally selected but was released on the first day of the training camp, leading to disappointment from De la Fuente and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

• Match: Spain vs Georgia
• Location: Tbilisi
• Significant Players Starting:
  • Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona)
  • Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club)
  • Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
• Key Absences:
  • Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
  • Pedri (Barcelona)

With these developments, Spain aims to secure a crucial victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign.