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Kuki takes part in two friendlies with Spain’s under-17’s

Málaga youth player, José Luis Zalazar ‘Kuki’ was part of Spain’s under-17’s line-up in two matches against Belgium. The first ended in a 5-4 defeat for Spain, whereas they were victorious in the second game by 1-6.

The Blue and Whites’ youth academy player took part in two friendly matches with Spain’s under-17’s in Tubize (Belgium) against Belgium.  In the first match, Kuki was in the starting-11 and played for 41 minutes.  Spain lost this game by 5-4.
 
The ‘Malaguista’ was again in Santi Denia’s starting-11 for the second friendly, and played for 53 minutes.  Spain defeated Belgium in this match by 1-6.
 
Kuki and his teammates return to Spain today to re-join their respective clubs.  The under-17’s are in action again in October, with two friendly games scheduled in Germany in preparation for the mini-tournament in Slovakia, to qualify for the next European championships.