Spain Star Lamine Yamal Scores Another Early Goal in the Nations League – WTOP News
Lamine Yamal scored early and Mikel Merino added the clincher as Spain kept a perfect Nations League start and moved three points clear of England.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Spain defeated Czechia 3-1 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, with goals from Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, midfielder Rodri, and substitute Mikel Merino.
- Maintaining a streak dating back to March 2024, the squad has now gone 41 matches without a loss inside 90 minutes.
- Jiri Slama pulled one back for the visitors in the 69th minute of the contest, answering an early sixth-minute strike.
- Nine points from three matches place the group leaders under relegation pressure, compounded by defender Ladislav Krejci's 85th-minute red card.
- Scoring 10 goals in three Nations League matches, coach Luis de la Fuente's side aims to maintain form in upcoming fixtures.
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