Spain eye Prague win as Barça's firepower dominates Thursday headlines

Spain's sports papers lead this Thursday with the national team in the spotlight ahead of the clash with the Czech Republic in Prague, and Luis de la Fuente is angry over Lamine Yamal's absence.

National team tension

Tension in La Roja rises as Martín Zubimendi takes the helm in midfield.

devotes its front page to the coach's anger, noting he claimed Yamal had fluid in his knee and warned "you don't question a world champion".

AS highlights Zubimendi's central role against the Czechs despite limited Premier League minutes.

The Madrid‑based newspaper also reports De la Fuente's complaints about "lies and fabrications".

Source warns: Yamal has no privileges, Czech Republic a tough challenge

Club headlines

On the club front, Barcelona's goalscoring firepower, the winter transfer window and the Copa del Rey round out the day's headlines.

celebrates Hansi Flick's side's attacking prowess under the headline "Kings of goals", noting Barça average four goals per game across Europe's major leagues and eye Tito Vilanova's all‑time record.

Sport focuses on transfer business with a "fresh push for Nijstad", describing Twente's young Dutch left‑footed centre‑back valued at €20 million, while the club faces financial‑fair‑play constraints.

The regional press focuses on developments at Valencia and in Seville.

Barcelona's winter pursuit of Nijstad runs into financial constraints

Superdeporte leads with an emphatic "Forgiven" about Harvey Elliott, who apologised to the Mestalla crowd after scoring, while demanding greater commitment from the Valencia player.

In Andalusia, Estadio Deportivo reports the cup clash between Navalcarnero and a Real Betis side forced to use seven academy players, and notes Sevilla have postponed García Plaza's contract renewal until after the derby.