Barça player Munir makes his international debut aged 19
FC Barcelona's young player Munir El Haddadi made his full debut with the Spanish team in Spain's 5-1 win over Macedonia in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier in Valencia on Monday night. The 19-year-old player came on for Koke on 77 minutes of the game. Sergio Busquets scored his first goal for the international team, getting the third goal in first half injury time. Pedro also scored and Jordi Alba and Marc Bartra both played. Besides, Rafinha played the full 90 minutes in Brazil’s Under 21 team’s 2-2 draw against Lebanon in Doha.
Barcelona (FCB).- Spain won their opening Euro 2016 qualifier in Valencia on Monday night, seeing off Macedonia 5-1 in a game that saw Munir El Haddadi make his full debut, with the 19-year-old coming on for Koke on 77 minutes. Sergio Busquets scored his first goal for the international team while Pedro also scored and Jordi Alba and Marc Bartra both played. Besides, Rafinha played the full 90 minutes in Brazil’s Under 21 team.
Sergio's first goal with Spain
The win also saw Sergio Busquets score his first ever goal for the Spanish side, getting the third goal in first half injury time, after Sergio Ramos had opened the scoring with a penalty on 15 minutes and Paco Alcácer doubled the score a couple of minutes later. Macedonia scored their own penalty to peg Spain back, but Busquet’s goal, plus second half strikes from Silva and Pedro sealed the win.
Both Pedro and Jordi Alba were alongside Busquets in the starting line up and Marc Bartra came on for Ramos in the second half.
Rafinha plays for Brazil Under 21s
Rafinha played the full 90 minutes in Brazil’s Under 21 team’s 2-2 draw against Lebanon in Doha, as the 2016 Olympic hosts prepare for the tournament.