Spain Defender Pau Cubarsi Ruled Out of Netherlands Rematch

Spain defender Pau Cubarsi has been ruled out of Sunday's Nations League match against the Netherlands due to an ankle injury. Cubarsi suffered the injury in the 2-2 draw with the Netherlands and will return to Barcelona for treatment.

Spain defender Pau Cubarsi has been forced to leave the national team's camp after suffering an ankle injury during their 2-2 Nations League draw with the Netherlands. The 18-year-old Barcelona player was substituted in the 41st minute of Thursday's match and will now return to his club to begin his recovery.

🚨🇪🇸 Pau Cubarsí leaves Spain national team camp after suffering ankle sprain against Netherlands.

Lazio CB Mario Gila replaces Cubarsí. pic.twitter.com/q3hxUYQSJl

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 21, 2025

The Spanish FA announced Cubarsi's departure on Friday, stating, “After the tests carried out by the Royal Spanish Football Federation medical team, it has been decided that the player will return to his club Barcelona, to begin his recovery from the discomfort he has in his right ankle.” This means Cubarsi will miss Sunday's second leg against the Netherlands in Valencia.

🚨⚠️ Spain coach De la Fuente: “Pau Cubarsi only has a small sprain, we hope and want him to be with us on Sunday”.

“In principle, it does not seem serious and we have to monitor him, but of course we will not risk anything”. pic.twitter.com/e3TUCwSIjO

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 20, 2025

As a result of Cubarsi's injury, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has called up Lazio defender Mario Gila to join the squad in Valencia. Gila will provide defensive cover for Spain as they look to overcome the Netherlands and advance in the Nations League.