Spain secured their third consecutive victory in the UEFA Nations League by defeating Czech Republic 3-1 in Oviedo. The Red Fury took an early lead when Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 6th minute. Later, Rodri doubled the advantage with a powerful strike into the top corner in the 35th minute.
In the second half, Mikel Merino sealed the win with a third goal in the 89th minute, effectively ending any doubts about the outcome. The Czech Republic managed only a consolation goal from Sláma late in the match.
Under the guidance of coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain extended their unbeaten run to 41 matches and currently lead their group alongside England with nine points.
UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Spain 3–1 Czech Republic (2–0)
Goals: Yamal 6′ (1–0); Rodri 35′ (2–0); Sláma 69′ (2–1); Merino 89′ (3–1)
Spain: Raya; Le Normand; Fresneda; García Fr.; Laporte; Rodri (Subimendi 77′); Olmo (Fermín López 67′); Baena A. (Pino J. 46′); Yamal (Muñoz Víctor 46′); Fernández Rob.; Pedri (Merino 67′)
Substitutions: Pino J. (46′), Muñoz Víctor (46′), Merino (67′), Fermín López (67′), Subimendi (77′)
Reserves: Martínez X-P; Simón U.; Huysén; Pubill; Cucurella; Oyarzabal
Yellow cards: Fermín López 93′
Czech Republic: Kinski; Sláma; Chalupěk; Sáček; Krejčí L. II (sent off 85′); Radosta (Buha P. 73′); Macek (Červ L. 57′); Král (Sadílek M. 73′); Ambros (Naderi 57′); Lingr; Gložek (Vitík 87′)
Substitutions: Červ L. (57′), Naderi (57′), Sadílek M. (73′), Buha P. (73′), Vitík (87′)
Reserves: Kovarž M.; Horniček; Kričfaluši; Granáč; Zmrzlý; Schubert; Vašulín
Yellow cards: Krejčí L. II 79′, 85′; Sadílek M. 82′; Lingr 89′; Chalupěk 90′; Kinski 91′
Red cards: Krejčí L. II (second yellow) 85′
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