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Is Lamine Yamal Playing Tonight?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Pragjyoti Singh | Last updated Nov 12, 2026 12:28 PM ET

Spain will travel to Prague to face Czechia in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, November 12.

La Roja have won all four of their opening Group A3 matches and have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals. Czechia, meanwhile, are bottom of the group after losing all four games and will be looking to end their losing run against the reigning European champions.

The two sides last met in October, when Spain secured a 3-1 victory.

Is Lamine Yamal Playing Tonight?

Lamine Yamal will not play for Spain against Czechia tonight as the Barcelona winger has been ruled out after experiencing discomfort in his right knee during the club’s 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 08: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is challenged by Alex Grimaldo of Atletico Madrid.Angel Martinez / Getty Images

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Yamal’s knee has shown inflammation. Eventually the decision was made to let him continue his recovery at Barcelona.

Yamal could rejoin the Spain squad ahead of their next fixture against England on November 15, depending on his recovery.

Mikel Oyarzabal is also unavailable after falling ill, while Rodri and Dani Olmo are among Spain’s other notable absentees. Liverpool winger Víctor Muñoz has received a late call-up as cover.