Spain Beat Czech Republic to Retain Perfect Nations League Record
Álex Baena converted a penalty and Marc Pubill sealed the result in stoppage time as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 44 competitive matches.
- On Thursday, Spain defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 in Prague during their Nations League match. Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena scored a penalty following a VAR review, and substitute Marc Pubill added a second goal in stoppage time.
- Unbeaten in 44 consecutive competitive matches, Spain maintains a perfect record in this season's Nations League. Conversely, the Czech Republic has lost every match in the current campaign under coach Santi Denia.
- Defensive struggles plagued the Czech Republic, highlighted by captain Ladislav Krejci receiving a 69th-minute red card. Earlier, a VAR check confirmed a handball by midfielder Lukas Ambros, leading to Spain's opening penalty.
- The Czech Republic must secure a win in their upcoming match against Croatia to avoid relegation from the competition's top tier. The squad faces an urgent must-win scenario to maintain their status.
- Having already secured a quarter-final berth, Spain will face England in Madrid on Sunday for their final Group A3 game, aiming to extend their 44-game unbeaten streak.
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Since 44 games, Spain's national football team has been unbeaten in the regular season. "If you don't appreciate this performance, it's stupid," said team leader Luis de la Fuente after the 2-0 victory against Czech Republic on Thursday.
The team achieved a new victory, this time before the Czech Republic, to thicken the number of matches that add up without losing and, most importantly, increase a path of victories that goes straight to history
In their fifth match of the UEFA Nations League Group A, Spain defeated Czech Republic 2-0 away. Spain now have five wins out of five in the group, bringing their points total to 15.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] Spain was powerful despite the absence of star player Yamal (Barcelona). They defeated the Czech Republic to secure their place in the quarterfinals with five consecutive wins. Spain won thanks to a combined two goals from Alex Baena and Marc Pouvill, teammates of Lee Kang-in at Atletico Madrid. Spain defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 in an away UEFA Nations League group stage match held at the Effet Arena in …
In the fifth week of Group 3 of League A in the UEFA Nations League, Spain defeated Czech Republic 2-0 away.
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