The defender has described his Spain call-up as a
"surprise" and a "dream" and says he wants to help keep the
nation the best in the world
Marc Bartra says he feels at home alongside his Barcelona
team-mates in the Spain squad - and is even pleased to be among rival Real
Madrid players.
Bartra has stepped into first-team action at Camp Nou
this season following injuries to Carles Puyol, Javier Mascherano and Gerard
Pique, making nine appearances in all competitions.
And after another of his Barca team-mates, Cesc Fabregas,
withdrew from Vicente del Bosque's squad for the friendlies against Equatorial
Guinea and South Africa, Bartra was drafted in for the first time - much to his
surprise and delight.
"It was a very nice surprise to be in my first call
with the seniors," the 22-year-old centre-back said. "It's a dream
for me.
"It is important to feel at home here, not only with
the Barcelona players, but with league rivals.
"The most important thing is to serve the team and
add to that we remain the best team in the world."
Spain's clash with Equatorial Guinea on November 16 is
their first friendly since successful qualification for World Cup 2014.
Culled from Goal
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