Yamal starts for Spain as Modric is named among Croatia substitutes

Lamine Yamal leads the Spain attack against Croatia in the second round of the Nations League, while Luka Modric has been left on the bench by Croatia manager Slaven Bilic.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has recalled Alex Baena to the starting XI and selected Martin Zubimendi in midfield instead of Rodri.

Spain’s team is:

Goalkeeper: Unai Simon

Defence: Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella

Midfield: Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Fermin Lopez

Attack: Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal

Croatia will start with Dominik Livakovic in goal.

Defence: Ivan Smolcic, Josip Sutalo, Marin Pongracic, Josko Gvardiol

Midfield: Josip Misic, Petar Sucic, Mateo Kovacic

Attack: Marco Pasalic, Ivan Perisic, Dion Drena Beljo

Spain opened their Nations League campaign with a 3-2 victory over England, while Croatia began with a 2-1 win against Czechia.