Havana, September 29 (RHC) – Spain reaffirmed its status as world football champion today with a 4-1 rout of Croatia in the second round of Group A matches in the UEFA Nations League.
Star player Lamine Yamal scored twice as the reigning champions extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches, maintaining their perfect start to the continental tournament.
The Barcelona forward opened the scoring in the second minute following a cross into the box from Alex Baena that Fermín López let run through.
The Croatians reacted after conceding the early goal and managed to equalize with a header from Dion Beljo in the 28th minute, but the Spaniards wasted no time in regaining the lead; Yamal sent a cross into the six-yard box from the right flank, and Marc Pubill powered home a header (31st minute).
In the second half, the *Azulgrana* attacker netted the third goal in the 63rd minute with a sharp, angled shot across the goal following a superb pass from his Barça teammate Pedri, while Nico Williams rounded off the emphatic victory in the closing stages of the match (89th minute).
After their setback against the Spaniards, England breathed a sigh of relief this Tuesday with a 2-0 away victory in Prague.
Pavel Sulc’s sending-off in the 25th minute dealt a heavy blow to the Czech Republic, and the “Three Lions” scored both their goals in the second half.
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring with a header in the 47th minute, and star player Harry Kane sealed the win in the 69th minute with a shot across the goal after pouncing on a loose ball in the box.
In League B—the tournament’s second tier—Switzerland continued their strong push for promotion, maintaining a perfect winning record.
After a 3-0 victory in North Macedonia on Saturday, the Swiss team secured another 3-0 away win, this time against Scotland. At Hampden Park in Glasgow, Switzerland sealed the win with goals from Ricardo Rodriguez (12th minute), Nico Elvedi (55), and Zeki Amdouni (82).
