Report - Inside the work behind Real Madrid star's resurgence after World Cup disappointment

Real Madrid defender Huijsen is back in Spain’s national-team setup after missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The 20-year-old has made a strong start to the season at Real Madrid under new coach Jose Mourinho, which helped earn his recall to La Roja. On Tuesday night, he made his first appearance for Spain since March, starting in the win over Croatia where he impressed. A MARCA report highlights the work he put in over recent months to return to his best form after a dip at club level late in the 2025/26 season affected him. He took a break in Bali, then trained in Indonesia and worked individually with his father in Marbella ahead of pre-season. He has started all league matches for Los Blancos this term, aside from the Rayo Vallecano game where he was rested, with a red card in the derby against Atletico Madrid his only blemish.