For the third consecutive match, Lamine Yamal scored within the first six minutes, curling a strike past three defenders to spark Spain’s 3-1 win. The teenager has become a central figure for the world champions, with manager Luis de la Fuente noting he is already on course to become a legend of the game. Spain’s performance in Oviedo extended their winning streak to 10 consecutive matches across all competitions, a run that solidifies their status following their 2026 World Cup title.
Maintaining this perfect start to the Nations League is critical for Spain, as they currently sit three points clear of England in Group A3. A win in their next fixture would guarantee Spain a spot in the quarter-finals with two group matches remaining, putting them in an ideal position to defend the title they won in 2023.
According to the BBC, Yamal opened the scoring early, followed by a Rodri goal in the 35th minute. While Jiri Slama pulled one back for the visitors in the 69th minute, the Czech Republic’s comeback hopes faded after Ladislav Krejci was sent off late in the match. Mikel Merino finally secured the result in the 89th minute, converting a loose ball to seal the victory. The Guardian reports that the match featured a controversial moment in the 79th minute when a potential equalizer from the Czechs was ruled out by the referee for a foul.
Spain travels to play Croatia this coming Tuesday. They are scheduled to face the Czech Republic again in Prague on 12 November before finishing their group stage campaign against England at the Metropolitano Stadium on 15 November.