
Several Arsenal players, including William Saliba, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhães, and Gabriel Martinelli, are representing their national teams during the international break.
Among them, David Raya, Arsenal’s goalkeeper, participated in Spain’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on Friday, alongside midfielder Mikel Merino.
The match, held in Copenhagen, ended in a 2-1 victory for Spain. Raya, earning his ninth international cap and fifth consecutive start, delivered a mixed performance that drew varied reactions from Spanish media outlets.
Marca, a leading Spanish publication, rated Raya’s performance at 7.5/10. They praised his composed first-half display, particularly noting a decisive clearance during Denmark’s first corner. “He got his hand to clear the first corner of the match. Nothing too complicated in the first half,” they remarked.
However, they criticized his error in the second half, where he attempted to dribble past Isaksen after receiving a risky pass from Fabián Ruiz, leading to Denmark’s goal. Despite this misstep, Marca highlighted Raya’s redemption with a crucial late save that helped secure Spain’s lead.
El Desmarque assigned Raya a slightly lower score of 6/10. They lauded his composure and effective ball distribution but also emphasized his role in Denmark’s goal. Nonetheless, they praised his decisive save during stoppage time against Skov Olsen, calling it vital to Spain’s win.
AS focused on Raya’s late-game contributions, particularly his impressive save against Skov Olsen. They noted, “He made a fantastic save to keep Spain ahead, deflecting Skov Olsen’s dangerous shot with his left foot onto the far post,” underscoring his ability to perform under intense pressure.
Although Raya’s performance included a significant mistake that led to Denmark’s goal, his resilience and ability to make game-saving interventions stood out. His late saves were pivotal in securing Spain’s hard-fought victory.
For Arsenal supporters, Raya’s display highlighted areas requiring improvement while also reaffirming his quality in high-stakes situations. His performance justified his status as Spain’s starting goalkeeper, showcasing his potential to thrive in demanding matches.
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