Austria U19 national team starts new EM cycle with away game in Spain. The team of Head Coach Florian Grein faces Spain in Calatayud on Karsamstag. For Austria, the goal is clear: The impressive series since 2011 on European level should be continued. The game is played at 17:00 Uhr MESZ. The Spanish federation FEFA will broadcast the match live from Calatayud. Austria U19 national team is as reigning European champion and big favorite in the tournament. In Group A, the team also faces the Czech Republic. Only the group winner qualifies for the medal phase 2027. "Our goal must be to assemble a competitive team again this time. With Spain, we face a largely unknown opponent without prior scouting material. The more important it will be to react quickly in the game." — Head Coach Florian Grein. For the start in Spain, the coaching team has nominated a squad that reflects the Austrian youth work. A total of 9 clubs, 8 from Austria, send their talents to the national team. The detailed roster with all names and positions can be seen here. After a last training day on home soil on Thursday, the team will depart for Spain on Friday morning to officially start the title defense mission.