Palma's Gordillo takes over from Jimbee's Pablo Ramírez for the match against England.
Futsal Scoop, 27th Jan (EFE). Here's a breaking news update about the Spanish Futsal team: Jesús García 'Gordillo', a member of Illes Balears Palma Futsal, has been summoned by head coach Jesús Velasco for the match against England on February 4 in Loughborough. This fixture forms part of the third round of the Euro 2026 qualifying phase.
In an intriguing squad update, Gordillo steps in for Pablo Ramírez of Jimbee Cartagena, marking the second change initiated by the Toledo-born coach following the call-up of Manuel Piqueras, also of Illes Balears Palma Futsal, as a replacement for the injured Raúl Gómez of Movistar Inter.
The revamped Spanish squad showcases 11 new faces, including goalkeepers Asier Llamas of Osasuna Magna Navarra and Jesús Herrero of Movistar Inter, closers Adrián Rivera of Wanapix Sala 10 Zaragoza and Manuel Piqueras (Illes Balears Palma Futsal), wing-closer David Álvarez, wings Dani Zurdo of Jaén Paraíso Interior, Miguel Ángel Mellado of Jimbee Cartagena, Javier Méndez (Movistar Inter), and Pol Pacheco of Vinales Albali, and pivots Dani Gabriel of Queso Hidalgo Manzanares and Jesús Gordillo (Illes Balears Palma Futsal).
Some familiar faces remain from the previous squad, such as closer Ricardo Mayor of ElPozo Murcia and wings Francisco Paniagua, 'Pani', of Servigroup Peñíscola and Renato Sanches of Jaén Paraíso Interior FS. The Spanish team, gathering on Monday, will play their third qualifying match for Euro 2026 on February 4, following victories against Switzerland (0-9) and Bosnia (6-1), and will train in Las Rozas before journeying to England on February 2. EFE
Extra Reading: In case you're eager to know more about Jesús García 'Gordillo', there's some interesting information about a person bearing a similar name, Jesús García del Pino Gordillo, who boasts an Instagram profile highlighting participation in a Copa de España final, although it doesn't specify input in the national futsal team[1][2]. To get details about the Spanish Futsal team's call-up for Euro 2026 qualifying, you might want to consult official UEFA announcements or Spanish sports news outlets.
- The call-up of Jesús García 'Gordillo' from Illes Balears Palma Futsal signifies his inclusion in the Spanish Futsal team for the Euro 2026 qualifying phase, replacing the injured Raúl Gómez of Movistar Inter.
- The Spanish Futsal team, which includes newcomers such as Jesús Gordillo, Dani Gabriel, and Asier Llamas, will be competing in the European leagues, with their third qualifying match against England scheduled for February 4.
- Jesús Velasco, the head coach, has shown his strategic approach in team selection, as evidenced by the inclusion of Jesús Gordillo and the absence of Pablo Ramírez from Jimbee Cartagena.
- In the revamped Spanish squad, football talent from various European-leagues such as Premier League (Movistar Inter) and cartagena-based teams are vividly represented, with players like Javier Méndez and Manuel Piqueras stepping up.
- With the European qualifying rounds in full swing, Jesús Gordillo from Illes Balears Palma Futsal will participate in key matches like the one against England in 2026, adding to the excitement in the world of sports and futsal.
