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Alex Baena emerging as Spain's new midfield star
Original: Alex Baena is Spain's emerging star - when he is on the field he offers them a new dimension https://www.nytimes.com/ath
Alex Baena is being hailed as Spain's emerging star, with the attacking midfielder offering La Roja a new dimension whenever he takes the field. The focus comes ahead of Spain's meeting with England at Wembley, with manager Luis de la Fuente said to be a key admirer. The piece also references Baena's move to Atletico Madrid, underlining his rising profile in Spanish football.
Why now: Baena's growing importance to Spain ahead of the England match at Wembley has drawn fresh attention to his form and Atletico Madrid move.
Alex BaenaSpain national football teamAtletico MadridLuis de la FuenteEngland
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- Alex Baena is Spain's emerging star - when he is on the field he offers them a new dimension https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7633564/2026/09/27/alex-baena-spain-fuente-england-wembley-atletico/ # Soccer # Sports # Football · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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