Benfica’s alternative to Álvaro Carreras causing a stir in Spain | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador has once again been called up to represent Spain’s under-21 national team, just as he was during the first international break in September. The player, signed by Benfica to fill the gap left by Álvaro Carreras’ departure to Real Madrid, will thus be absent from José Mourinho’s squad, which is already dealing with several absences.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its Friday, October 3rd edition, the number 3, who is still looking to secure his place in the Eagles’ squad, has once again been selected for La Roja, just as he was at the beginning of September, when he made his debut.

After scoring for Spain’s 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 included in the call-up list.

According to what the sports daily has learned, the Spanish under-21 team will also feature Iván Fresneda, Sporting’s regular right-back, who has been a frequent choice in Rui Borges’ defensive lineup. Both players will take part in the 2027 European Championship qualifiers, facing Norway (10/10) and Finland (14/10).

Rafael Obrador – currently valued at 2 million euros – was signed to fill the spot left by Álvaro Carreras. So far this season, the number 3 has played two matches: split between Liga Portugal Betclic and Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 147 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the defender has provided one assist.

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