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Marc Cucurella starts for Spain against Croatia in Split

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Marc Cucurella starts for Spain against Croatia in Split

Summary

Spain faces Croatia in Split for their final match of the ongoing international break. Manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed Marc Cucurella as the starting left-back for this match. Cucurella returns to the lineup after being rested against Czechia, making his third start during this break, having previously played full matches versus England and Croatia. Teammate Dean Huijsen does not feature in the starting XI, while Carlos Espi remains out of the matchday squad for the second consecutive time.

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By the Numbers

•Marc Cucurella starts for Spain against Croatia in Split
•This match concludes the ongoing international break for Spain
•Cucurella has played full matches against England and Croatia earlier
•Dean Huijsen is not in the starting XI for today's match
•Carlos Espi is out of the matchday squad for the second straight match

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid defender starts for Spain against Croatia

What they're saying

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As Spain take on Croatia in their final match of the ongoing international break, manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the starting lineup that will take the field in Split tonight.And, one Real Ma...
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