Spain's endless ambition shines as unbeaten run hits 39 at Wembley

Under the floodlights of Wembley, Spain (España) stepped onto the pitch with a 39‑match unbeaten record, a streak that crowns the current European (Europa) and world (Mundo) champions. Manager Luis de la Fuente faced the third‑ranked side in the Nations League, intent on proving the squad’s boundless ambition.

Unbeaten streak tested at Wembley

The match underscored Spain’s quality in football (fútbol) as they fell behind after two defensive lapses gave England a 2‑1 advantage, before Harry Kane’s 55th‑minute penalty pushed the visitors to 3‑1. Despite the setback, the Spaniards rallied, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Álex Baena—both substitutes—finding the net to keep the unbeaten run alive.

Depth and doubts ahead of Croatia

De la Fuente started Ferran Torres and recalled Nico Williams, yet it was Baena and Oyarzabal, who had started the memorable 19 July win over Argentina, who decided the encounter. The coach lamented missed opportunities, noting four clear chances were squandered, “especially an unlucky Ferran,” as he highlighted the need to sharpen the attack.

Injury concerns linger: Pedro Porro and Marcos Llorente remain sidelined, leaving the right‑back slot unsettled, while left‑back Marc Cucurella has yet to hit his best form. The squad’s depth, however, proved a virtue, allowing the manager to rotate without compromising quality.

With three points secured in the Nations League, Spain (España) now heads into a decisive clash with Croatia in Seville’s La Cartuja. A victory would cement a ticket to the quarter‑finals, keeping the path to a potential triple crown open.

The team trained yesterday at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas and again this morning, before the delegation travelled south for the upcoming match. As the coach reiterated, “The data are there, they are objective. It is very difficult to do what this team is doing, very difficult.”