Switzerland national football team

If Carvajal is finally ruled out, the most likely replacement is Rodri, a central midfielder, not a defender.

Something I liked even less than seeing no goal-scoring solution was that Sergio Ramos and Isco were allowed to miss the entire trip,

Plenty of good play, but short on that crucial finishing touch. That's how you could summarise Spain's display in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland...

For Julen Lopetegui's Spain, preparations for this month's World Cup finals begin in Vila-real tonight against Switzerland, a tougher test than it might appear.

<ul> <li> Champions League semi-final first leg: <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2017/05/02/football/1493711828_941024.html" title="Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid live online, Champions League semi-final"> Real Madrid-Atletico live</a>. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li> <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2016/11/15/football/1479204038_933320.html" title="England - Spain, friendly match live coverage minute by minute">England - Spain Live</a>. </li> </ul>