Grimaldo Withdrawn From Spain Squad After Pre‑Match Thigh Discomfort

Overview

• Spain said Atlético Madrid left-back Alejandro Grimaldo felt discomfort in his left thigh during the warm-up before the Croatia match and left the national team after tests.
• The Spanish Football Federation described the decision as precautionary to avoid aggravating any problem and has not reported a confirmed structural injury.
• Real Betis defender Fran García has been summoned to replace Grimaldo and brings two previous Spain caps and regular club minutes this season.
• The change follows an earlier late withdrawal in the same international window and sits alongside Luis de la Fuente’s broader rotation policy during a congested Nations League schedule.
• The federation and the players’ clubs will continue close monitoring of fitness across the remaining fixtures as Spain seek to protect player health while maintaining squad depth.