The latest international break saw ten Barcelona players represent their countries across Europe, showcasing their class and consistency. These players include Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Marcus Rashford (England), Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands), Andreas Christensen (Denmark), Jules Koundé (France), Roony Bardghji (Sweden), and Spain’s Pau Cubarsí, Dani Olmo, Pedri González, and Ferran Torres.
Spain enjoyed a convincing 2–0 win over Georgia, while France’s comfortable 3–0 victory over Azerbaijan kept their perfect record intact.
Barça’s academy was also well represented. Dani Rodríguez earned another call-up to Spain’s U-21s, while Dro Fernández, Toni Fernández, Lorenzo Oertli, Àlex Campos, Nil Teixidor, and Pedro Rodríguez joined the U-18 squad. Their selection once again highlighted the strength and depth of La Masia, which continues to produce top-level talent ready to shine for both club and country.
Spain’s performance was one of the highlights of the week. Pedri, Cubarsí, and Ferran Torres all featured in the win over Georgia, edging their nation closer to the 2026 World Cup. Elsewhere, Koundé watched from the sidelines as France eased past Azerbaijan, while Bardghji made his senior debut for Sweden in a tough 0–2 loss to Switzerland. Meanwhile, England secured a 3–0 victory over Wales, with Marcus Rashford coming off the bench.
Across the continent, De Jong featured for 67 minutes as the Netherlands cruised past Malta 4–0, and Christensen played the full match in Denmark’s 6–0 demolition of Belarus, even providing an assist. Lewandowski remained an unused substitute as Poland defeated New Zealand 1–0 in a friendly.
A video posted on Barcelona’s official X account with the caption “Missin’ the lads” reflects the club’s acknowledgement of the players’ importance and the temporary void their absence creates.
Watch the video below:
Barcelona’s internationals continue the break with solid performances and no reported injuries, which is good news for the Blaugrana ahead of their return to club action next week.
