Seven members of the Barcelona squad were on senior international duty last week, with each of them competing in UEFA Nations League matches.
Many Barça players saw minutes for Spain in the victory lap after theirs Euro 2024 succeed, while Robert Lewandowski and colleagues. he also starred in great victories for his nations.
Here’s how from Barcelona international players came out during the international break in September.
Finally, Germany’s number one after Manuel Neuer’s retirement, Marc-Andre ter Stegen got his 41st and 42nd caps last week.
41 came with a 5-0 drubbing of Hungary, in which the goalkeeper completed 91% of his passes, and 42 came with a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
No wonder France won the game Jules Kounde started (against Belgium) and lost the game he didn’t (against Italy) last week.
He is a key man for the Blues.
Pedri did not see much playing time during the international break in September.
The midfielder came off the bench at the end of the draw with Serbia, before being subbed off in the 28th minute by manager Luis de la Fuente after Robin Le Normand was shown a red card.
The new signing was unable to take his early-season club form to the international stage with him.
Dani Olmo failed to really make an impact in his lone international break, starting as an attacking midfielder in the 0-0 draw with Serbia. He was also injured during the game, although he is expected to be available for this weekend’s game against Girona.
It is worth saying that Ferran Torres has made the most of his minutes for Spain.
The striker was on fire when he came off the bench for the second half of the win against Switzerland, scoring a goal and a brace as La Roja ran out 4-1 winners.
Yes, of course Lamine Yamal played well in Spain. He always does.
The youngster particularly sang in the win against Switzerland, providing an assist and generally causing chaos on the right flank.
He is too good.
Robert Lewandowski he has looked back at the best of his last few weeks at the club, and has also carried that form with him on the international stage.
The Poland captain was the star of the show in the 3-2 win against Scotland at Hamden Park, scoring a penalty and setting up another goal.
