Zubimendi ruled out, Spain vs Egypt friendly sells out

Martin Zubimendi will miss Spain vs Egypt friendly scheduled for Tuesday due to injury, dealing a blow to Spain national team ahead of the clash against Egypt national team.

The Spanish Football Federation confirmed that the midfielder has withdrawn from the national team camp after suffering pain in his right knee. The decision was made to avoid any risk and ensure the player’s safety.

Spain’s medical team has also informed Arsenal—Zubimendi’s club—of all details regarding his condition.

Meanwhile, strong fan interest has been confirmed, with Spanish outlet OK Diario reporting that tickets for the match sold out almost immediately after being released. The stadium is expected to be at full capacity, marking Spain’s return to Catalonia for the first time since 2022.

Egypt in-form ahead of Spain friendly

On the other side, the Egyptian national team has already arrived in Spain, traveling from Jeddah after a seven-hour journey. The Pharaohs head into the fixture following an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia national team in their previous friendly.

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