Spain Star Lamine Yamal Scores Another Early Goal in the Nations League – WTOP News
Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain extended its unbeaten run to 42 matches and secured a quarter-final place.
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, world champions Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo under Greek referee Vassilis Fotias, extending their dominant UEFA Nations League campaign.
- Spain entered the match on a 40-match unbeaten streak dating back to March 2024, while Czechia arrived winless after two opening defeats and faced relegation pressure in Group 3.
- Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a curling shot, followed by Rodri's finish in the 35th minute and Mikel Merino's late goal, while Jiri Slama pulled one back for the visitors in the 69th minute.
- The victory moved Spain three points clear of England at the top of Group A3, while the Czech Republic remained at the bottom of the group standings with zero points after three matches.
- Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 41 matches, positioning them as favorites ahead of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals scheduled for March 2027 as the only undefeated team in their group.
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