Spain Names Olympic Squad Without Real Madrid Players

Spain's soccer squad for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has been revealed, excluding players from Real Madrid but featuring surprise names like Fermín López and Álex Baena from Barcelona. The team, managed by Santi Denia, includes rising talents and overage players for the tournament, where they will compete in Group C against Uzbekistan, Dominican Republic, and Egypt. Additionally, the Spain Women's national team, led by coach Montse Tomé, has selected a roster of 26 players for the 2025 European Championship qualifiers and Olympics preparation, with Barcelona contributing significantly to the squad. Vicky Lopez, an exciting prospect, is cap-tied to Spain despite Nigerian descent, and the team faces tough opponents like Japan, Brazil, and Nigeria in the upcoming events.