Nations League: Lamine Yamal hits double as Spain extend unbeaten run
World Cup winners Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches and maintained their perfect start to the Uefa Nations League as Lamine Yamal scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Croatia. Croatia conceded an early goal before equalising but were unable to stop a resurgent Spanish side who had secured a 3-2 win over England at Wembley on Saturday. It was Spain's first home game since lifting the…
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches with a 4-1 home victory over Croatia in the Uefa Nations League. Croatia had equalised early but could not hold on as Spain, who had secured a 3-2 win over England at Wembley the previous day, resumed their winning streak. Rodri celebrated the World Cup trophy on the pitch before Yamal opened the scoring in the second minute.
Baena's assist for Fermin Lopez led to a low shot inside the far post, and Spain quickly regained the lead through Marc Pubill's header. Yamal completed his hat-trick in the 63rd minute, while Nico Williams sealed the win with a goal in the 89th minute.
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