Europa League
Yamal's show in Seville tilts Spain toward Nations League win
While the Nations League evening in Seville started with a quick opening by Lamine Yamal, the match ended with a convincing 4‑1 victory for Spain over Croatia, with Yamal providing two goals and an assist.
Early goal and first setback
In the third minute Lamine Yamal set the tone with a goal (1‑0). Croatia responded forty minutes later through Dion Beljo (1‑1), after which the match briefly returned to level.
Spain recovers and dominates
Marc Pubill gave Spain the second goal in the 32nd minute (2‑1) after a short corner from Yamal. After a brief invalid 3‑2 due to an offside decision, Yamal returned in the 64th minute with his second goal (3‑1). The final score was sealed by Nico Williams in the 90th minute (4‑1).
Lamine Yamal opens scoring as Nations League heats up in Seville
Cards, players and context
Various yellow cards were shown: Marin Pongracic (19'), Petar Sucic (38'), Álex Baena (50'), Marco Pašalic (55'), Josip Misic (59') and a few more later in the match. Ivan Perišic, still of golden quality at 37, provided an assist for Beljo’s equaliser. Spain remains unbeaten under coach Luis de la Fuente after forty matches.
The match, played on 29 September 2026, was part of matchday 2 of the Nations League. In addition to football, the overview also mentioned cycling, tennis, Formula 1, basketball and athletics, as well as the Jupiler Pro League, Challenger Pro League, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.