UEFA Nations League – Yamal scores again as Spain defeats Czech Republic 3-1.

In another key match of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group C, Spain, playing at home, defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 thanks to goals from Yamal, Rodri and Merino.

At the start of the match, Spain launched the first attack. Olmo made a through pass, but Yamal's shot went wide. In the 5th minute, Olmo received a pass from Pedri and took a long-range shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 6th minute, Olmo delivered a diagonal pass into the penalty area, and Yamal followed up with a long-range shot over the defense, giving Spain a dream start of 1-0. In the 14th minute, Rodri passed the ball to Alex Baena, who received it and shot, but the threat was saved by Czech goalkeeper Antoine Kinski.

In the 16th minute, the Czech Republic attempted a counter-attack. Ondre Linger received a pass from Hlozek and took a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 18th minute, Fran Garcia passed the ball to Pedri, who followed up with a shot, but it was cleared by Czech goalkeeper Antoine Kinski.

In the 28th minute, Alex Baena chipped a pass to Emerick Laporte, but his header went over the bar. In the 33rd minute, Pedri crossed from the penalty area, Olmo controlled the ball and shot, but the shot was saved by Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinski.

In the 35th minute, Pedri's attack was cleared, and Rodri regained possession before slotting the ball home to give Spain a 2-0 lead over the Czech Republic. In the 37th minute, Yamal played a through ball to Alex Baena, whose shot was saved by Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinski.

At the start of the second half, Spain substituted Jeremy Pino and Victor Muñoz for Alex Baena and Yamal respectively. In the 47th minute, the Czech Republic launched a free kick attack, but Maje Radosta's shot went wide.

In the 49th minute, Victor Muñoz delivered a cross, and Roberto Fernández took a long-range shot, but it was cleared by Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinski.

In the 58th minute, Victor Muñoz received a pass from Olmo and took a shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 69th minute, Hlozek passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area, and Giry Slava immediately stepped up and pushed the ball into the net, helping the Czech Republic pull one back to 1-2.

In the 79th minute, the Czech Republic took a free kick. When Krejci headed the ball towards the goal, Spanish goalkeeper David Laya fumbled it. Ryan Nadri then followed up and scored, but the referee ruled that the Czech player had committed a foul earlier, so the goal was disallowed.

In the 85th minute, Krejci pulled Roberto Fernandez while contesting for the ball, resulting in Krejci receiving his second yellow card and being sent off. The Czech Republic was left with only 10 players to continue.

In the 89th minute, Roberto Fernandez passed the ball to Victor Muñoz, who then entered the penalty area and shot, but his shot was blocked by Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinski. Merino then volleyed the rebound into the net, helping Spain extend their lead to 3-1.

Ultimately, Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 away from home, securing their third consecutive victory.

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