Luis de la Fuente already has his chosen ones for the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League 2025. And, as in the great moments, FC Barcelona is once again the soul of La Roja, contributing more players than any other club. With Lamine, Pedri, Gavi, Fermín, Cubarsí and Olmo, Spain travels to Germany to revalidate the title and reaffirm an almost poetic truth: when La Roja wants to shine, it needs a little (or a lot) of azulgrana.
📋 Spain's Squad for the 2025 Nations League: Culé Dominance on the List
Luis de la Fuente announced this Monday, May 26, the official squad of the Spanish National Team for the final phase of the UEFA Nations League 2025. The tournament will be played from June 4 to 8 in Germany, with a high-voltage semifinal against France on June 5 in Stuttgart.
And among so many illustrious names, there is a pattern that repeats itself: FC Barcelona is the team that contributes the most players to the national team. Six azulgranas will wear the Spain shirt, and there could be more if it weren't for injuries and tactical decisions.
🔵🔴 The Six from Barça: Backbone of La Roja
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Lamine Yamal (forward): irreverence, precocious talent, and genius flair.
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Pau Cubarsí (defender): the defensive serenity of a veteran in the body of a teenager.
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Pedri González (midfielder): the metronome of this Spain that wants to touch glory.
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Gavi (midfielder): pure grit, celebrated return after his serious injury.
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Fermín López (midfielder): overflowing energy, versatility, and audacity.
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Dani Olmo (forward): doesn't play for Barça, but was formed by La Masia. Culé spirit included.
A combination of youth, experience, and that recognizable style that marks an era. It is no coincidence that when Spain wants to recover its essence, it looks to Barcelona.
❌ Absences with Blaugrana Accent
Although Barça dominates the list, there are names that stand out for their absence:
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Ferran Torres, a regular in the national team, was left out due to a recent appendicitis operation.
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Marc Casadó, without minutes in the final stretch of La Liga.
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Alejandro Balde and Eric García, despite their good level, did not make the final list.
In total, up to ten Barça players could have the level of the absolute national team. But of course, only twenty-something fit in the suitcase.
🎯 Isco Returns, and Spain Wants to Make History
The big surprise of the list is the return of Isco Alarcón, after a brilliant season with Betis. In addition, Gavi, Fermín López, and Dani Vivian return after overcoming injuries.
Spain defends the title won in 2023. If they achieve it, it would be the first team to repeat the championship in the short history of the Nations League, which would add a new chapter of glory to Luis de la Fuente's project.
📆 Nations League Final Four Schedule
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June 4: Germany vs Portugal – semifinal
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June 5: Spain vs France – semifinal
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June 8: Final in Munich and third place in Stuttgart
🧠 Can Spain Win Again? With Half of Barça on the Field, the Answer is Yes
History proves it: when the core of the national team is culé, football flows with sense, rhythm, and beauty. The 2012 European Championship, the 2010 World Cup... were not only successes of Spain, but of a generation forged in La Masia. In 2025, the story repeats itself, although with new faces and intact hope.
And perhaps that is the most beautiful thing about this call-up: to see that, amidst so much noise, Barça continues to be the heart that beats inside La Roja.