Lamine Yamal Spain Czech Republic Nations League: knee issue, England on November 15 By Luís Henrique Costa
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Spain will play Czechia without Lamine Yamal on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the Nations League. The Barcelona winger reported right knee discomfort after his team’s 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Monday that he will miss the match. Mikel Oyarzabal is also out, recovering from flu.
Spain’s medical staff wants to protect the 19-year-old’s physical health during a busy European calendar. Yamal set up Fermín López’s winning goal in the 66th minute at the Metropolitano on Sunday, November 8. The federation said he will join the training camp in the coming days so he can be ready for England.
Tests in Barcelona reportedly found no serious injury
Yamal had medical tests on Monday morning and did not travel to Spain’s training camp in Las Rozas. He will continue his recovery at Barcelona, and the club says it is calm about his condition. Reports say the examinations showed no serious injury.
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The recovery plan for the winger includes the following steps:
- Missing the match against Czechia
- Physiotherapy aimed at easing the knee discomfort
- Return to training before the England match
- Ongoing monitoring of how he responds to effort
Spain’s attack plans without the Barcelona winger
Without Yamal, the Spanish coaching staff must change its attack, since he usually starts on the right side for Barcelona. He has played frequently for the club this season and logged heavy minutes in continental competitions. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will watch his work with the ball before deciding if he starts or comes off the bench.
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Yamal aims to finish his recovery in the coming days and be available for the match against England on Sunday, November 15, at the Metropolitano in Madrid. Spain has already qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals after winning all four of its opening matches in the group.
