Overview

• The 18-year-old had been called up on October 3, with Spain U21 coach David Gordo stating he intended to give him minutes during the window.
• The RFEF said Wolverhampton’s Fer López will join the squad on Monday as Bernal’s replacement for matches against Norway and Finland.
• The fixtures are scheduled in Guadalajara and Castellón de la Plana on October 10 and October 14, respectively.
• Barcelona have carefully managed Bernal’s return from ACL surgery, limiting him to 21 first‑team minutes since being passed fit.
• The withdrawal came shortly after Barcelona coach Hansi Flick publicly voiced concern about the call-up.