# Spain Under-21 national football team updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-under-21-national-football-team-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-18T11:22:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Spain Under-21 national football team has announced a 23-player squad for the final matches of the 2027 European Championship qualifying phase. Coach David Gordo has introduced new players, such as Carlos Espí and Xavi Espart, to the roster. Espart has been noted for his tactical intelligence and versatility, with his style of play drawing comparisons to Pedri.

The team is scheduled to face Finland, San Marino, and Romania, with the match against Romania set to occur in Ibiza at the Can Misses stadium on October 6. Spain enters this phase with a perfect record, holding 21 points from 21 possible matches. The selection process aims to maintain a consistent talent pipeline through coordination with the senior national team.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Spain Under-21 squad announced for Euro qualifying

Spain's Under-21 coach David Gordo has announced a 23-man squad for the final Euro 2027 qualifying matches, featuring new talents like Carlos Espí and Xavi Espart.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-under-21-squad-announced-for-euro-qualifying

### 2026-08-26: Spain U-15 football squad includes three players from Málaga

Three players from the Málaga region—Manuel Morales, Saúl Aranda, and Hugo Álvarez—have been called up to the Spain national under-15 football team for their upcoming training camp in Valencia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-u-15-football-squad-includes-three-players-from-mlaga

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