# Tuchel Reminds England of Anti-Racism Protocols

> Tuchel prepares England players for Spain Nations League match with anti-racism protocols.
- Title: Tuchel Reminds England of Anti-Racism Protocols · the Guardian
- Summary: Tuchel prepares England players for Spain Nations League match with anti-racism protocols.
- Keywords: england, spain, nations league, anti-racism protocols, thomas tuchel, metropolitano stadium, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/13/thotmas-tuchel-england-anti-racism-protocols-spain-nations-league
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:00:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: england, spain, nations league, anti-racism protocols, thomas tuchel, metropolitano stadium, sports
## Tuchel on Spain match
Tuchel says England players must know anti-racism protocols before Spain Nations League game.

> We had the same discussion before the Serbia game
## 2004 Spain match context
Spain won 1-0 at Bernabéu but racist abuse targeted England's black players.
## Previous England games in Spain
England played three games in Spain since 2004 with no incidents.
## Spanish federation fines
Spanish federation fined £44,750 after 2004 racist abuse and £15,000 for discriminatory chant.
## Key takeaway

Tuchel will remind England players of anti-racism protocols before Spain Nations League match in Madrid.