Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
The world champions moved three points clear of England at the top of Group A3 after securing a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic in the Nations League.
In a Nations League match held in Oviedo, Spain secured a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic, moving three points ahead of England at the top of Group A3. The world champions demonstrated their dominance, cruising to a two-goal lead with goals from Lamine Yamal and Rodri Hernandez. However, Jiri Slama managed to pull one back for the Czech Republic with 20 minutes left on the clock.
Mikel Merino sealed the win late in the game as Ladislav Krejci received a second yellow card for pulling back Rodriguez Fernandez, effectively ending the Czech Republic's chances. Rodri, who scored for the first time for Spain in over two years, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that it was a challenging game but they managed well.
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