The Spanish Football Federation has officially announced the departure of defender Pau Cubarsi from the Spanish national team camp and his return to Barcelona after suffering an ankle injury during the UEFA Nations League quarter-final match against the Netherlands.

In an official statement published by the Spanish Federation on its 'X' platform account, it was confirmed that medical examinations conducted by the national team's medical staff revealed that Cubarsi was suffering from pain in his right ankle, which prevented him from completing the match. Consequently, it was decided to return him to FC Barcelona to begin his rehabilitation program.

This step resolves a potential crisis between Barcelona and the Spanish Federation, as the Catalan club was requesting the player's return for treatment, while the Federation wanted to keep him with the national team.

This development comes at a critical time for Barcelona, as the team faces a heavy match schedule, including a postponed match against Osasuna next Thursday in La Liga.