Colombia includes uncapped Juan Portilla in the squad for matches against Spain, Romania

Bogota, March 15 (HS). Uncapped midfielder Juan Portilla has been named in Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania later this month. The Colombia Football Federation gave the above information on Thursday.

Portilla, 25, has impressed fans with his performances for Argentina's Talleres Cordoba, who he joined from the Colombian side in January.

Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo has also named Sao Paulo playmaker James Rodriguez and Racing Club midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, both of whom have returned to form for their respective clubs after periods out.

The 26-man list includes Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, Cagliari defender Yerry Mina and veteran Al-Nassr goalkeeper David Ospina.

The Colombian team will face Spain in London on March 22 and Romania in Madrid four days later. The South American team is unbeaten in 16 matches since Lorenzo took charge in June 2022.