Spain’s squad for the upcoming World Cup includes no players from Real Madrid, marking a first for the national team in World Cup competition, according to multiple reports. Real Madrid’s absence is notable because the club has previously had representation in Spain squads for the tournament. The reports also describe the shift toward players associated with Barcelona, indicating that Barcelona’s current generation holds a prominent place in Spain’s selection. While the outlets emphasize the contrast with the long-running presence of Real Madrid players, they attribute the change to the composition of the squad rather than to any single incident or disciplinary decision. The coverage highlights that this is an unusual departure from historical patterns and underscores the evolving balance between top Spanish clubs at the national-team level. Overall, the articles agree that the key development is Spain’s selection choices resulting in zero Real Madrid representatives for the World Cup, with Barcelona-linked players featuring more prominently.