Yamal's double keeps España unbeaten in Nations League

Futbol España, Los dirigidos por Luis de la Fuente, España thrashed Croatia 4‑1 on the second matchday of the UEFA Nations League at Estadio Sánchez‑Pizjuán, with Lamine Yamal netting a brace to keep the side unbeaten and on a perfect run in front of a lively Sevilla crowd.

Yamal's early strike ignites Spain's dominance

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring within minutes, latching onto a low cross from the left flank and firing a first‑time shot that rattled the second post. The early goal set the tone for a commanding Spanish display.

At the 20th minute, Barcelona‑born Pau Cubarsí saw a long‑range effort drift wide near the post, denying Spain a second quick tally. Croatia responded moments later when Dion Beljo equalised with a precise finish from an Ivan Perišić delivery.

Three minutes after the equaliser, Marc Pubill restored Spain’s lead, striking from inside the area after a pass from Yamal. A subsequent effort from Mikel Oyarzabal was ruled out for off‑side, leaving the score at 2‑1.

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In the second half, Yamal completed his double, receiving a clever pass from Pedri before slotting the ball home at the first post. His second goal re‑asserted Spain’s control of the match.

Near the end, Nico Williams added a spectacular finish, receiving a pass from Mikel Merino on the edge of the box and executing a bicycle kick that left the Croatian goalkeeper stranded.

Spain finished the encounter with six points, remaining unbeaten at the top of Group C. The match report was later added as a preferred source on Google.

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In a separate triumph, España crowned itself champion of the Mundial Sub‑20 Femenil, defeating Corea del Norte in the final. The victory added another trophy to a week of Spanish football success.