Raul left out of Spanish squad

Real Madrid forward Raul has been omitted from Luis Aragones' Spain squad for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Sweden on 7 October.

The 29-year-old, who became the Champions League's all-time leading scorer with a brace in Real's 5-1 win over Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday, will also miss the friendly against Argentina four days later.

Aragones told AS: 'There are other players that have come in and you do not ask me anything about them.

'I understand that is how the media works, but I have not spoken with Raul.

'I am not used to speaking with the players that I have not included.

'I don't see it as a revolution. I do not believe they exist in football.

'Taking the Swedes into consideration, I thought this was for the best (to drop Raul).

'It is my opinion. Sometimes I am wise, sometimes less so. And when I am not, I tell you.'

Liverpool's Spain contingent of Jose Reina, Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia have been called up while Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is also included. Jose Antonio Reyes, who has impressed since joining Madrid on loan from Arsenal, has also been given a place.