13 Real Madrid players head out on international duty
Real Madrid has sent out 13 players to join their national teams for an array of fixtures to take place over the next two weeks. Here’s a look at who’s heading out and their games.
It’s only been three matches into the 2018/19 La Liga and we’ve arrived at the first international break of the season. This, of course, is a scheduled break that takes place every year and is annoying every year.
Given that it is also a World Cup year, it makes it slightly puzzling. But, there is a method to the madness. While Casemiro and Valverde players partake in friendlies the other 11 players will be playing in the new UEFA competition, the Nationals League.
Spain
As is always the case most of the players from Real Madrid will be joining the Spanish National Team. Julen Lopotegui who is now the Real Madrid manager has been replaced by former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique, who was present at the match against Leganes.
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Real Madrid players joining Spain NT
- Ramos
- Nacho
- Carvajal
- Ceballos
- Isco
- Asensio
Games
England-Spain (Saturday 8)
Spain-Croatia (Tuesday 11)
Spain will be playing two matches in the Nations League one against England and Croatia in Elche. Both matches will be quite interesting to watch as their opponents made it further into the World Cup. Against Croatia Ramos and company will see teammate Luka Modric.