Thiago Pitarch, the emerging talent from Real Madrid who could have been at Benfica, has put an end to speculation about his international future by declaring his desire to represent the Spanish national team and rejecting the possibility of playing for Morocco. The numerous injuries that have plagued Real Madrid this season have paved the way for several young footballers from the club's academies to rise. Among them, Thiago Pitarch stands out. The young Spaniard made his debut for the first team at the Estádio da Luz during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff against Benfica, coming on in the 90+4'. The 18-year-old midfielder fully seized the opportunity given to him under the guidance of Álvaro Arbeloa. Since mid-February, he has made eight appearances for the first team, split between La Liga and the Champions League. His level of performance raised questions about which national team he would choose to represent, as he had the right to play for both Spain and Morocco due to his grandfather's heritage. However, for the player himself, the dilemma never existed, despite the Moroccan federation's desire. "My dream is to debut for the senior national team of Spain and win titles," he stated categorically, confirming his decision. Thiago Pitarch has already played for the under-19 and under-20 levels, demonstrating his preference early on.
Real Madrid Benfica remains central to this story.
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