Spain clinches victory at Wembley thanks to Yamal and Kane

Spain, crowned world champions a little over two months ago, beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League, confirming its strong start in the competition. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the second minute, followed by a double from Harry Kane before the break, before the Roja regained control in the second half.

A lightning start for the Roja

After beating Marc Guéhi, the prodigy of FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal tested James Trafford with a left‑foot strike that found the back of the net in the second minute. This early goal put the Roja ahead and set the tone of the match. Spanish domination was confirmed during the opening minutes.

England responded before halftime. Anthony Gordon equalised in the thirty‑sixth minute, followed by Harry Kane in the fortieth minute, restoring the lead to De la Fuente’s men. Kane then missed a penalty in the fifty‑fourth minute, the ball striking the crossbar of Unai Simón.

The Spanish comeback

Alex Baena, who came on in the second half, equalised in the sixtieth minute, bringing the score to 2‑2. Mikel Oyarzabal, also from the bench, scored the decisive goal in the sixty‑fourth minute, giving the Roja a definitive lead.

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Wembley Stadium thrummed throughout this encounter full of twists. De la Fuente’s men relaxed towards the end of the first half, allowing the English to come back, but the Roja regained its intensity after the break.

Lamine Yamal, still very young, confirmed his prodigy status, while Harry Kane, Bayern Munich’s striker, showed his efficiency before his penalty miss. England’s goalkeeper James Trafford was tested from the first goal, and Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón kept his net safe despite Kane’s attempt.

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This victory strengthens the Roja’s momentum after its world title, giving Spain a solid first win in the Nations League. The match ended 3‑2 in Spain’s favour, confirming its strong start in the group.