Yamal Shines as Spain Defeats Czech Republic 3-1
On October 4, 2026, Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute as Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in Oviedo, solidifying their position at the top of Group A3 in the UEFA Nations League. The 19-year-old winger from FC Barcelona curled a shot into the top corner, marking his 11th goal in eight appearances for club and country.
Spain doubled their lead in the 35th minute with Rodri Hernandez scoring from close range. Coach Luis de la Fuente made several changes from the previous match, including giving debuts to Ivan Fresneda and Roberto Fernandez.
After Yamal was substituted at half-time, the Czech Republic threatened a comeback, with Jiri Slama scoring in the 70th minute. However, Spain regained control, and Mikel Merino sealed the victory late in the match.
The win extended Spain's unbeaten run to 41 matches, including their World Cup final victory over Argentina in July.
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