Revolution in Spain, Mestalla thriller: 5️⃣ stories to kick off Saturday

Spain’s international break is set to bring squad changes under Luis de la Fuente, highlighted by new call-ups for Jacobo Ramón, Álvaro Valles and Marc Roca, alongside returns from Joan García, Pablo Barrios and Ander Barrenetxea. Domestically, Spain’s LALIGA matchday begins with a tribute to Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, where players, referees and fans wore his shirt and delivered an ovation in the 9th minute. At Mestalla, Saturday’s marquee game pits Real Madrid, seeking three points to stay in the top-spot race, against Valencia CF, who need a win to move away from the relegation zone. Elsewhere, reports say Castello Lukeba targets FC Barcelona next summer after leaving RB Leipzig, and Neymar’s father has been appointed Santos CEO ahead of the club’s 12 December presidential election.