Chelsea striker, Diego Costa, and Manchester United midfielder, Juan Mata, top the list of high-profile players missing in Spain’s provisional squad for Euro 2016 released on Tuesday.
La Furia Roja coach, Vincente Del Bosque, named a 25-man squad, which also saw Atletico Madrid striker, Fernando Torres, and Arsenal Midfielder, Santi Carzola, excluded by the defending champions.
Spain will play three friendlies – against Bosnia, South Korea and Georgia – before the start of their title defence against Czech Republic on June 13.
Invited players
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David De Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla)
Defenders: Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra (all Barcelona), Sergio Ramos, Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid)
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (both Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao), Koke, Saul Niguez (both Atletico Madrid), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Isco (Real Madrid), Bruno Soriano (Villarreal)
Forwards: Pedro Rodriguez (Chelsea), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Bilbao), Nolito (Celta Vigo), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid)
