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Spain Star Lamine Yamal Scores Another Early Goal in the Nations League – WTOP News

Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Mikel Merino scored as Spain held 81% possession and stayed three points clear at the top of Group A3.

  • On Saturday, Oct. 3, world champions Spain defeated Czechia 3-1 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, extending their unbeaten run to 41 matches with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Mikel Merino.
  • Spain entered following nine successive wins, while Czechia arrived winless after two opening Nations League defeats, leaving coach Santi Denia's side seeking a crucial result to avoid relegation pressure.
  • Yamal opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a curling strike, while Czechia's resistance crumbled after Ladislav Krejci received a second yellow card in the 85th minute, leaving the visitors with 10 men.
  • Spain moved three points clear at the top of Group A3 with this third consecutive victory. "They are well drilled, I thought it would be one of the hardest games," captain Rodri told broadcaster TVE.
  • Coach Luis de la Fuente handed debuts to full-back Ivan Fresneda and striker Roberto Fernandez, rotating his squad ahead of upcoming Group A3 fixtures as Spain aims to maintain their perfect campaign.
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