Real Madrid striker Carlos Espi has received his first senior Spain call-up after being drafted into Luis de la Fuentes squad for their remaining Nations League fixtures. Espi had initially been away with Spains Under-21 side but has now been promoted to the senior squad following an injury to Ferran Torres.Espi joins fellow Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen in the squad, while Marc Cucurella has also been selected by De la Fuente.Five goals for Spain Under-21sEspis promotion comes immediately after an extraordinary performance for Spain Under-21s during qualification for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship.The striker scored five times as Spain demolished San Marino 13-0 on Wednesday.His five-goal haul further strengthened his case for senior recognition, and De la Fuente has now moved quickly to bring the forward into his squad following Torress withdrawal.Espi could make his senior debut when Spain host the Czech Republic in Oviedo on Saturday, October 3.De la Fuentes side will then travel to Croatia for their final game of the international break in Split on Tuesday, October 6. Topics Carlos Espi Real Madrid CF Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Spain v Czechia: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 2nd October, 2026 Negreira case: UEFA looking into Barcelona documents 101 GreatGoals 1st October, 2026 Tuchel opens door for Bellingham to play as a nine for England but says it will be impossible to replace Kane Cian Cheesbrough 30th September, 2026 Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp: How CR7s international crisis unfolded Cian Cheesbrough 30th September, 2026 Lamine Yamal makes Ballon dOr claim after starring for Spain against Croatia Mitch Fretton 29th September, 2026 Spain 4-1 Croatia: Report, result and goals as Yamal steals the show in dominant win Mitch Fretton 29th September, 2026
