Official: Barcelona duo start for Spain against Norway

Out of a 12 possible Spanish internationals in the squad, three Barcelona players were called up to represent Spain for their EURO 2024 qualifiers against Norway and Scotland.

Pedri had to drop out, though, after suffering from a relapse in his recovery, which left Jose Luis de la Fuente with just Gavi and Alejandro Balde as their Barça representation.

Both players have been chosen for the starting lineup against Norway today, with Gavi playing in central midfield alongside Rodri and Mikel Merino. Balde, meanwhile, continues at left-back.

🚨 OFICIAL | ¡¡ESTOS SON NUESTROS 𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘!!

👥 Esta es la alineación oficial que ha elegido Luis de la Fuente para su debut con la Selección española.

🙌🏻🇪🇸 ¡¡Queremos empezar con buen pie nuestro camino a la @EURO2024!!#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/gTRAUOfaAh

— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 25, 2023

Iago Aspas and Dani Olmo are starting upfront on the wings, flanking captain Alvaro Morata.

Madrid also have two players in the starting lineup today, with Nacho paired up with Aymeric Laporte in central defence, while Daniel Carvajal gets the nod at right-back.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is the final piece of the puzzle in the team, holding the fort in the goal.

This is de la Fuente’s first game as the coach of the Spanish national team after Luis Enrique left the position after the World Cup.