Cesc Fabregas out, Marc Bartra in for Spain

Marc Bartra has been called up to the Spain squad to replace his Barcelona teammate Cesc Fabregas, who has been forced to withdraw with a knee injury.

Fabregas picked up the injury in the latter stages of his side's 4-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday evening, with tests revealing slight damage to his right knee.

As a result, La Roja head coach Vicente del Bosque has called up centre-back Bartra, who has impressed in La Liga for the Spanish champions this season.

The 22-year-old, who is yet to gain a senior cap for Spain, will join up with the rest of the squad on Wednesday morning ahead of friendlies against Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.