A unique opportunity for six blaugranes
A chance for more silverware for six Barça players as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Pedri, Gavi, Fermín and Dani Olmo are all part of the Spain squad that will be taking on Portugal on Sunday, kick off 8.45pm CEST, for the UEFA Nations League title.
Another trophy would round off a fantastic season for the players and Lamine Yamal and Pedri were key in Thursday's semi-final win over France. Those two blaugranes have already claimed success with the Spanish national team, as have Fermín and Dani Olmo.
Euro 2024
Those four Barça players were part of the Spain squad that claimed the European Championship title in the summer of 2024. The final win over England took place in Berlin with Lamine Yamal named 'Best Young Player' for the tournament. This time the final against Portugal takes place at the Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich, with Lamine Yamal once again in the spotlight following his two goals and man of the match display in the semi-final.
Lamine Yamal vs. Cristiano Ronaldo
Spain v Portugal sees Lamine Yamal come up against Cristiano Ronaldo - youth against experience with the Barça start still just 17 years of age whilst the Portuguese captain is now 40. The former Real Madrid star is still a key part of his nation's team as his winner in the semi-final against Germany testifies. Spain are the holders of the trophy having won it in 2023 with Portugal also having tasted success back in 2019.
Three trophies with Barça
The six Barça players who have the chance to claim the UEFA Nations League title, Pedri, Olmo, Gavi, Cubarsí, Fermín and Lamine Yamal, have already tasted success this season after being essential parts of the domestic treble winning Barça side who conquered La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
Fermín and Cubarsí, gold medals
Fermín and Cubarsí, together with another blaugrana Eric Garcia, enjoyed gold medal winning success at last year's Olympic Games. Midfielder Fermín was the stand out player in the tournament, scoring six goals, including one in the final against France.
The six Barça player have on Sunday a chance to add another piece of silverware to what has been already a highly successful 2024/25.