Under-21s: Slovakia 2-3 SpainSpain’s U21 victory over Slovakia in their Euro qualifier masked a surprising lack of representation from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid. Only three players from these giants made the squad, with zero from Real Madrid. Castilla graduate Rafa Marin (Napoli) was unused, highlighting the shift from club dominance to broader talent pools. Despite this, Spain secured a thrilling 3-2 win with a last-minute goal from Cesar Tarrega.
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