Barrenetxea returns to Spain plans and will join Oyarzabal

Real Sociedad winger Barrenetxea recalled to Spain squad for Nations League matches against Czech Republic (Nov 12) and England (Nov 15) after seven-month absence.

Ander Barrenetxea has been recalled to Luis de la Fuente's Spain squad for the final two Nations League group-stage matches, seven months after his debut against Egypt in Barcelona. The Real Sociedad winger will join captain Mikel Oyarzabal in the 27-man squad for fixtures against Czech Republic in Prague on November 12 and England in Madrid on November 15.

Barrenetxea's return comes after he missed the September and October call-ups following an injury that ruled him out of World Cup contention. He has started this season inconsistently but has contributed two goals and two assists, including a recent assist in Real Sociedad's match against Lyon. He ranks 11th in minutes for the club under Matarazzo and features in the starting XI.

Barrenetxea will reunite with former Real Sociedad teammates Mikel Merino and Martín Zubimendi, also included in the squad. Notably, goalkeeper Álex Remiro was again omitted despite improved form this season, with de la Fuente selecting four keepers including Álvaro Valles, who is called up for the first time since the previous international window.