🗞️ Spain to extend run in Prague; Barça firepower: Thursday's front pages

🗞️ Spain to extend run in Prague; Barça firepower: Thursday's front pages Spain's sports papers lead this Thursday with the national team in the spotlight ahead of their clash with the Czech Republic and Luis de la Fuente's anger over Lamine Yamal's absence. On the club front, Barcelona's goalscoring firepower, the winter transfer window and the Copa del Rey round out the day's headlines. Tension in La Roja as Zubimendi takes the helm Marca devotes its front page to the national team coach's anger, as he sought to end the controversy over Lamine Yamal 's withdrawal from the squad by insisting that he had fluid in his knee and that "you don't question a world champion" . Meanwhile, AS puts Martín Zubimendi centre stage, highlighting how he "takes the helm" in midfield against the Czechs despite getting little playing time in the Premier League . The Madrid-based newspaper also covers De la Fuente's complaints about "lies and fabrications". Barça boast firepower and seek a centre-back In Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo celebrates Hansi Flick 's side's attacking prowess under the headline "Kings of goals", noting that Barça are averaging four goals per game among Europe's major leagues and have Tito Vilanova's all-time record in their sights. Meanwhile, Sport focuses on transfer business with a "fresh push for Nijstad", Twente 's young Dutch left-footed centre-back, valued at €20 million, although the club has little room to manoeuvre under financial fair play rules.  Forgiveness at Mestalla as the Cup takes its turn The regional press focuses on developments at Valencia and in Seville. Superdeporte leads with an emphatic "Forgiven" in reference to Harvey Elliott , who apologised to the Mestalla crowd after scoring, although the newspaper demands greater commitment from the Valencia player. In Andalusia, Estadio Deportivo leads with the cup clash between Navalcarnero and a Real Betis side hit by absences and turning to seven academy players, while also reporting that Sevilla have postponed García Plaza 's contract renewal until after the derby. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.