--- title: "Yamal ready for England clash: de la Fuente announces Barcelona star's return to Spain squad" description: "Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal has recovered from a knee injury and is ready to play against England on November 15 at the Metropolitano. The match will decide the winner of Nations League Group A3." date: 2026-11-13T09:18:54.162Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/yamal-ready-for-spain-england-nations-league tags: [spain, england, lamine-yamal, nations-league, luis-de-la-fuente, barcelona, football] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Yamal ready for England clash: de la Fuente announces Barcelona star's return to Spain squad ![Lamine Yamal in the Spain national team kit stands on the pitch by the corner flag during a match](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/13/yamal-gotov-k-matchu-ispaniya-angliya-liga-naciy/yamal-gotov-k-matchu-ispaniya-angliya-liga-naciy-1.webp) ## Key Points - Lamine Yamal has recovered from a knee injury and is ready for the England match - Spain secured their fifth win in five Group A3 matches, extending their unbeaten run to 43 games - Spain vs. England on November 15 at the Metropolitano will determine the group winner - Mikel Oyarzabal has also returned to the squad The Spanish national team has received a major boost ahead of their decisive Nations League match against England. Head coach Luis de la Fuente has officially confirmed that 18-year-old Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has fully recovered from knee issues and is ready to rejoin the team. The coach stated this at a press conference following the victory over the Czech Republic, citing information from football insider Fabrizio Romano published on X (Twitter). ### Fifth consecutive win and record streak On Thursday, November 12, de la Fuente's men defeated the Czech Republic away from home. Atletico Madrid representatives Alex Baena and Marc Pubill scored for the Spaniards. This victory marked the fifth in five Nations League Group A3 matches for the reigning world champions. Moreover, Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 43 games — the team last tasted defeat back in March 2024, when they lost to Colombia. This result highlights the Spanish national team's status as one of the most consistent in world football. ### Yamal: From injury to return Before the match against the Czech Republic, Lamine Yamal was unable to play due to knee pain. This marked his first absence for either Barcelona or the national team this season. Prior to this, the 18-year-old winger had started 20 consecutive matches, recording 17 goals and 13 assists — stats that make him one of the most productive young players in European football. After the win over the Czech Republic, de la Fuente reported: "There is good news. Lamine Yamal is feeling good now and is looking forward to joining the team on Friday." ### Oyarzabal also back in action In addition to Yamal, the Spanish head coach confirmed the return of Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal, who had also been dealing with health issues. Thus, heading into the match against England, de la Fuente has a full squad available, significantly strengthening the team's position in the fight for top spot in the group. ### Metropolitano match to decide group leader The Spanish national team has already secured a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals. The same applies to England, who beat Croatia 2-1 in a parallel match at Wembley. The English currently trail the Spaniards by three points, making the showdown on Sunday, November 15, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, a decisive one: the winner of the match will take first place in Group A3. Luis de la Fuente expects a high-stakes encounter and emphasized that his team is eager to continue their successful run and finish the group stage at the top of the table. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Испания получила усиление перед матчем с Англией: звезда восстановилась от травмы](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/ispaniya-otrimala-pidsilennya-pered-matchem-1794559958.html) - De la Fuente's statement regarding Yamal's recovery, the Czech Republic match results, the streak statistics, and the Group A3 standings are confirmed by the primary source. ## FAQ ### When is the Spain vs. England match taking place? The match will be played on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. ### Why did Yamal miss the match against the Czech Republic? Lamine Yamal missed the game due to knee pain. This was his first absence this season for both Barcelona and the national team. ### What will the match between Spain and England decide? The winner of the match will take first place in Nations League Group A3. England is three points behind Spain, and both teams have already qualified for the quarterfinals. ### How many games is Spain's unbeaten streak? After the victory over the Czech Republic, the Spanish national team's unbeaten streak reached 43 games. The team's last defeat was in March 2024 against Colombia.