The reigning European and World champions dominated Croatia in their UEFA Nations League clash, securing a commanding 4-1 victory. The standout performer was winger Lamin Yamal, who opened the scoring in the second minute and completed his brace in the second half.
Croatia managed to pull one back through a headed goal by Bello, but Spain quickly restored their lead thanks to a precise finish from Marc Pubill, assisted by Yamal. The final flourish came from Nico Williams, who netted a spectacular goal to seal the win. The crowd in the city and the Seville region warmly welcomed Luka Modric, but even the legendary midfielder could not prevent the heavy defeat. With this result, Spain solidified their position at the top of the group.
UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Spain 4-1 Croatia (2-1)
Goals: Yamal 2′ (1-0); Bello 28′ (1-1); Pubill 31′ (2-1); Yamal 63′ (3-1)
Spain: Simon U.; Huysen; Cubarsi; Pubill; Cucurella; Subimendi (Rodri 72′); Fabian Ruiz (Pedri 57′); Fermin Lopez (Merino 57′); Baena A. (Williams Ni. 68′); Oyarzabal; Yamal (Munoz Vic. 68′)
Substitutions: Merino (57′), Pedri (57′), Munoz Vic. (68′), Williams Ni. (68′), Rodri (72′)
Reserves: Raya; Martinez H-p; Grimaldo; Fresneda; Laporte; Olmo; Torres F.
Yellow cards: Baena A. 49′
Croatia: Livakovic; Smolcic I.; Pongracic (Vuskovic L. 46′); Gvardiol; Shutalo J.; Sucic P.; Kovacic M. (Pasalic Mario 60′); Perisic I. (Ivanovic Fr. 72′); Pasalic Marko; Misic J.; Bello (Budimir 60′)
Substitutions: Vuskovic L. (46′), Pasalic Mario (60′), Budimir (60′), Ivanovic Fr. (72′)
Reserves: Pandur; Kotarski; Modric; Vlasic; Baturina M.; Jakic; Sucic L.; Kramaric
Yellow cards: Pongracic 18′; Sucic P. 37′; Pasalic Marko 54′; Misic J. 58′
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