Eternal Wembley Modric: Spain launches a new era in the Nations League

Nations League, Spain inaugurates a new era at the Eternal Wembley Modric, while England takes the lead before conceding the final result. The match, rich in turnarounds, sees the reds prevail 3‑2 in the first matchday of League A.

Spain dominates at Wembley

Luis de la Fuente's team starts off very strong and takes the lead after just two minutes with Lamine Yamal, immediately a protagonist upon his return to the national team after the World triumph. The Spaniards keep the pressure high, but England reacts immediately.

Anthony Gordon secures the draw at the 36th minute, while four minutes later Harry Kane completes the Three Lions' comeback at the 40th minute. England appears to have the match in hand, but the Spanish response comes in the second half.

Turnaround and decision

At the 60th minute Alex Baena equalises to 2‑2, before the decisive goal by Mikel Oyarzabal at the 74th minute, which gives the world champions a crushing victory. A key moment is Kane's shot from the penalty spot that hits the crossbar, keeping Spain alive.

Spain remain unbeaten after Kane's missed penalty at Wembley

The result was a DEL for England, which had the chance to close the match definitively. Spain celebrates the victory, consolidating its new era.

Meanwhile, in League A, Croatia beats the Czech Republic 2‑1 thanks to Luka Modric, at 41 years old, who scores at the 47th minute, and Mario Pasalic at the 77th minute, with the Czech equaliser by Karabec at the 54th minute.

In the context of League B, Switzerland imposes a 3‑0 win over North Macedonia with goals from Remo Freuler at the 22nd minute and a brace by Zeki Amdouni at the 41st and 74th minutes.

Spain reviews Eric García's injury after beating England

Finally, in League C, Albania beats Belarus 2‑0 with a penalty by Kristjan Asllani at the 34th minute and a double from Muci at 45+2, while Slovakia overcomes Moldova 2‑0 thanks to Ivan Schranz at the 32nd minute and Ondrej Duda at the 40th minute from the penalty spot.