Finding space at Benfica, Obrador has plenty to smile about | OneFootball

In the run-up to the match between Benfica and Porto, which will take place next Sunday, October 5, José Mourinho continues to receive news that he will lose several players to their respective national teams. Most recently, Rafael Obrador, who arrived in this summer's market, was called up to join the Spain under-21 team.

According to what the newspaper A Bola writes in its Friday edition, October 3, the number 3, who is still looking for his place in the eagles' squad, has once again been included in the selection of La Roja, as had happened at the beginning of September, where he made his debut.

After having scored for the Spanish under-21 team last September, Obrador has once again earned the trust of the national coach. However, the young Benfica player is not the only familiar face from Portuguese football to be on the call-up list.

As the sports daily was able to find out, the Spanish under-21 team will also include Iván Fresneda, Sporting's regular right-back, who has been a recurring option in Rui Borges' defensive line. The two players will participate in the qualifying matches for the 2027 European Championship, against Norway (10/10) and Finland (14/10).

Rafael Obrador - currently valued at 2 million euros - was signed to fill the gap left by Álvaro Carreras. In the current sports season, the number 3 has so far played two matches: split between the Liga Portugal Betclic and the Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 147 minutes he was on the pitch, the defender made one assist.

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