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Juni Calafat serious looking to one side with Netherlands - Spain behind | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Juni Calafat Took Notes in the Netherlands - Spain, Huijsen Wasn't the Only One Observed

Real Madrid's scout was very alert to several footballers in the Spain match

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Borja Díaz

The international break usually leaves players who leave and put their physical condition at risk with travel and minutes. Clubs watch with concern what might happen in each match where some of their own are involved. But in the case of Real Madrid, they are also taking the opportunity to follow some names.

This is the case of Juni Calafat, who during the Netherlands – Spain match had scouting work. We already knew that Huijsen was one of the main targets on their agenda. He was drafted by La Roja and took to the field due to Cubarsí's injury, so he had many minutes.

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Huijsen running in a match with Spain | Real Madrid Confidencial

But he wasn't the only one being followed, as a Dutch player was also in his sights. It is Frimpong, who was a headache for Cucurella throughout most of the match. Only in the final stretch, due to fatigue, were his defensive shortcomings seen.

However, throughout the match, he showed his strength and physical prowess on the right wing. Every time Frimpong recovered the ball, he allowed his team to counterattack with great danger. This was evident in the second goal for the Netherlands, where he tore apart Spain's defense and provided the assist.

Juni Calafat Had a Lot of Work in the Netherlands – Spain Match

Huijsen was drafted after Íñigo Martínez's injury and it seemed unlikely he would get minutes. Even more so in the first leg match as it was played in the Netherlands, a team he turned down. His choice for Spain made him endure a lot of booing from the stands every time he touched the ball.

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Frimpong Facing Spain Looking Attentively Upward | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, he didn't back down and showed a lot of personality despite his young age. He even tried his luck with a long-range shot that didn't pose much danger to the goalkeeper. But the impressions he gave, like Frimpong, were good for Calafat.

The third name closely followed was Hato, one of the options they are considering for the center-back position. Although he ended up being sent off, he also showed the security he provides at the back. Meanwhile, the scorer of the second Dutch goal, Reijnders, was under the scrutiny of the Madrid scout.

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