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Javier Martínez Aginaga Julen Lopetegui did not select Bayern Munich Javi Martinez in his latest Spain squad, but says the defender could still go to the World Cup.

Francisco Alarcón Suárez Marco Asensio and Isco are not playing enough at Real Madrid ahead of the World Cup, according to Spain coach Julen Lopetegui.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Alvaro Morata has admitted his World Cup hopes are in the balance, but Julen Lopetegui has not ruled out taking the striker to Russia.

Álvaro Morata Martín Julen Lopetegui admits it was a tough decision to drop Alvaro Morata from Spain's World Cup plans.

Gaizka Mendieta Zabala Alvaro Morata's absence from Spain's World Cup squad leaves the 2010 winners light up front, but Gaizka Mendieta is not concerned.

David De Gea Spain's two-year unbeaten run under coach Julen Lopetegui continued with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Villarreal on Sunday.

David De Gea Trophies for Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid could see Spain players in a buoyant mood in Russia.

Karim Benzema Karim Benzema has had his critics, but Real Madrid team-mate Alvaro Odriozola is in no doubt about his qualities.

Zinedine Zidane Santiago Solari is by no means the first former Castilla coach to get the main job at Real Madrid, though they have had mixed fortunes.

Karim Benzema Julen Lopetegui's stint as Real Madrid coach is over already. We assess how he handled the club's big issues and where it all went wrong.