Spain Stay Perfect in Nations League Group 3 After Czechia Win
Spain maintained their flawless UEFA Nations League Group 3 record with a 3-1 win over Czechia at Estadio Carlos Tartiere, moving to nine points from three matches and strengthening their position at the top of the section.
What changed for the club
Lamine Yamal gave Spain an immediate advantage in the sixth minute. Dani Olmo supplied the pass before Yamal struck left-footed into the top corner.
Rodri extended the home side’s lead 10 minutes before half-time, finishing with his right foot from inside the area beyond Czechia goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky.
Czechia responded after the interval and reduced the deficit in the 69th minute. Adam Hlozek released Jirí Sláma on a break, with Sláma driving a low finish into the corner. The visitors then pressed for a second goal and tested David Raya, but Spain held their advantage.
Mikel Merino settled the result in the 89th minute, arriving from the bench to complete a late counter-attack and make it 3-1.
Competition context
The result leaves Spain first in Group 3 with the maximum nine points from their opening three fixtures. England are second on six points, three behind the leaders, while Croatia have three points in third.
- Spain: first place, nine points from three matches.
- England: second place, six points.
- Croatia: third place, three points.
- Czechia: bottom of the group, no points after three successive defeats.
For Czechia, the loss deepens the pressure at the foot of the standings. Their third straight group defeat has left relegation a significant concern.
What is scheduled next
Spain will take their perfect start into the next Nations League round, with qualification for the knockout phase now the immediate objective. Czechia, meanwhile, require a result in their next group match to revive their chances of avoiding relegation.
