Spain vs Czechia
Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
V. Fotias
2026/2027
Match Report
Yamal Stunner Sets Spain On Their Way Past Czechia
Spain kept their perfect Nations League record intact with a 3-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with teenager Lamine Yamal setting the tone inside six minutes by cutting in from the right and curling a finish into the far top corner.
Rodri doubled the lead on 35 minutes, sweeping home to put Spain firmly in control before the break. Czech Republic fought back through Jiri Slama in the 69th minute and thought they'd leveled soon after, but Ryan Naderi's effort was chalked off for a foul in the build-up. Things got tougher for the visitors when Ladislav Krejci was sent off for a second booking, and substitute Mikel Merino wrapped things up late on to restore Spain's two-goal cushion.
The result stretches Spain's unbeaten run to 41 matches and keeps them clear at the top of Group A3, while Czech Republic will need to regroup after a spirited display undone by a costly red card and a disallowed goal.
Match Events
6'
35'
46'
69'
73'
73'
77'
79'
L. Krejci(Unsporting behaviour)
82'
M. Sadilek(Rough play)
85'
S. Denia
89'
O. Lingr(Rough play)
89'
90'
S. Chaloupek(Tripping)
90+1'
A. Kinsky(Unsporting behaviour)
90+3'
Fermin(Diving)
6'
35'
46'
69'
73'
73'
77'
79'
L. Krejci(Unsporting behaviour)
82'
M. Sadilek(Rough play)
85'
S. Denia
89'
O. Lingr(Rough play)
89'
90'
S. Chaloupek(Tripping)
90+1'
A. Kinsky(Unsporting behaviour)
(Diving)Fermin
90+3'
Player of the match
Fan pick
Standings
| # | Team | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 0 |
Statistics
69%Possession31%
18Shots5
10Shots on Target2
5Corners0
11Fouls13
1Offsides0
1Yellow Cards6
0Red Cards1
766Passes340
1Saves7
Head to Head
6
Spain wins
2
Draws
0
Czechia wins
Goals: 13 - 4
