University before international

The Spanish Under-21 team began training this Monday for the last two European qualifying matches in the category, for which they already have the pass in their pocket, with the delay in the arrival of Jon Pacheco. The young central defender from Real left in the morning and arrived late in the afternoon. The reason is that he had a university exam. A noteworthy reason, for being rare at these international levels.

Pacheco, 21, combines his university studies with professional football, like other colleagues like Guevara, Aihen, Zubimendi or Barrenetxea. Oyarzabal is an example for them, also in these terms, since he graduated in Business Administration and Management.

Luis de la Fuente, U-21 coach, underwent two changes to the list since he made it public just a week ago. Sergio Gómez, Andelecht footballer, was discharged due to some discomfort in the pubis that he has been dragging for several weeks, apart from the discomfort that has kept Turrientes away from the concentration. They are two key pieces for the La Rioja coach who has replaced calling two Sanse footballers like Lobete and Olasagasti, who debuts with Spain U-21. Both will be available for the last two official matches before the European Championship in the category, which will be played next summer in Georgia and Romania.

The first of the matches will be played at the Inver Park stadium in Larne, Ireland, on Friday at 2:00 p.m. The second game will face Spain U-21 against Malta on Tuesday, June 7 at 8:00 p.m. at the Álvarez Claro stadium in Melilla.