The international break is approaching with major changes to the Spain squad, while LALIGA sees a matchday packed with competitive tension at Mestalla and emotion following a heartfelt tribute to Jesús de Miguel at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Changes to Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad
Luis de la Fuente rounded off the year with a squad featuring plenty of new faces. Jacobo Ramón, Álvaro Valles and Marc Roca receive their first senior call-ups, while Joan García, Pablo Barrios and Ander Barrenetxea return to the squad to strengthen Spain’s next generation.
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LALIGA pays tribute to Jesús de Miguel
The opening of the league matchday was marked by a tribute to Jesús de Miguel. Players, referees and fans at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán honoured the Tenerife footballer by wearing his shirt before kick-off and giving him a rousing ovation in the ninth minute.
High-stakes clash at Mestalla
Mestalla hosts Saturday’s headline fixture. Real Madrid are looking to secure three points before the break to keep pace in the race for top spot, while Valencia CF approach the clash as a must-win encounter as they seek points to escape the relegation zone.
Lukeba sets his sights on FC Barcelona
Castello Lukeba is preparing to leave RB Leipzig next summer. According to Sky Germany, the French centre-back sees FC Barcelona as his preferred destination to make the step up to Europe’s elite and earn a place in the France national team.
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A new direction for Santos’ leadership
Neymar’s father has been appointed Santos’ new chief executive officer (CEO), filling the role left vacant since Pedro Martins’ departure in May. The decision comes ahead of the club’s presidential election on 12 December.
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