Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Mikel Merino scored as Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 to maintain their perfect Nations League start.
Yamal struck after six minutes, and Rodri added the second. Jiří Sláma replied before Ladislav Krejčí’s dismissal weakened the Czech Republic, and Mikel Merino scored in the 89th minute.
Spain moved onto nine points, three ahead of England, and need one more point to reach the quarter-finals.
Spain vs Czech Republic match summary
Pedri, Rodri and Dani Olmo controlled midfield while Álex Baena and Yamal stretched the Czech Republic defence.
After six minutes, Yamal moved inside from the right and curled a left-footed finish beyond Antonín Kinský. He has scored inside six minutes in three consecutive Spain matches.
Rodri added the second after 35 minutes, advancing into the area and driving a high finish beyond Kinský.
Luis de la Fuente withdrew Yamal and Baena at half-time, reducing Spain’s attacking intensity and allowing the Czech Republic to advance.
Sláma converted Czech republic’s first shot on target in the 69th minute. Ryan Naderi later scored, but Krejčí’s foul on Robin Le Normand meant the goal was disallowed.
Krejčí received a second yellow card in the 85th minute. Merino then converted the rebound from Víctor Muñoz’s saved attempt.
| Scorer | Team | Minute | Score |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | 6 | 1-0 |
| Rodri | Spain | 35 | 2-0 |
| Jiří Sláma | Czech republic | 69 | 2-1 |
| Mikel Merino | Spain | 89 | 3-1 |
Yamal continues remarkable scoring form
Yamal’s ability to receive wide, move inside and finish towards the far corner created Spain’s early advantage.
The 19-year-old has four goals in three Nations League matches. His early impact forces opponents to abandon cautious plans and creates additional space for Spain’s midfielders.
De la Fuente rested him at half-time, but Spain’s subsequent difficulties demonstrated how much penetration he provides.
Czech Republic managed to defend further from their goal after Yamal departed. Spain still controlled possession, but their attacks became less direct and predictable.
Rodri leads Spain’s midfield
Rodri protected Spain when possession changed, dictated the tempo and advanced decisively for the second goal.
Spain presented the World Cup trophy to Rodri before kick-off, and the captain marked the occasion by scoring.
Pedri and Olmo frequently exchanged positions ahead of him, complicating the Czech Republic’s defensive decisions. That movement created passing options between midfield and defence throughout the first half.
Rodri’s positioning also allowed Spain’s full-backs to advance without leaving the central defenders completely exposed to counterattacks.
Spain dominate the statistics
Spain controlled 69 per cent possession, attempted 18 shots and placed ten on target.
| Statistic | Spain | Czech republic |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 2 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 8 |
| Completed passes | 703 | 280 |
| Passing accuracy | 92% | 82% |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 1 | 7 |
Spain dominated the statistics, but the Czech Republic nearly made it 2-2 before Naderi’s effort was disallowed.
Kinský’s seven saves prevented Spain from recording a wider victory, particularly during their dominant first half.
Czech Republic threaten before late collapse
Czech Republic struggled to escape Spain’s first-half pressure as Yamal and Rodri established a two-goal lead.
Sláma’s goal changed the atmosphere. Czech Republic pressed higher, and Raya erred during the disallowed equaliser.
The visitors demonstrated determination by making Spain uncomfortable after appearing to be out of the contest at half-time. However, they were unable to sustain that momentum.
Krejčí’s dismissal ended their recovery and created space for the counterattack that produced Merino’s goal.
What the result means for Group A3
Spain lead Group A3 with nine points. England have six, Croatia three, and the Czech Republic none.
| Position | Team | Points |
| 1 | Spain | 9 |
| 2 | England | 6 |
| 3 | Croatia | 3 |
| 4 | Czech republic | 0 |
Spain face Croatia next, while the Czech Republic meet England. One point would confirm Spain’s qualification.
Czech Republic require a rapid improvement to preserve any realistic chance of reaching the quarter-finals after three consecutive defeats.
What it means for Ugandan supporters
Yamal, Rodri, Pedri and Merino are widely followed by Ugandan supporters. Spain showed how quick passing can dismantle a compact defence.
The second half demonstrated how momentum can change when a leading team reduces its intensity. Czech Republic gained confidence after Sláma’s goal and came close to equalising.
The forthcoming match against Croatia gives Ugandan supporters another opportunity to assess whether Spain can maintain their perfect campaign.
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Frequently asked questions
Who scored for Spain against the Czech Republic?
Yamal, Rodri and Merino scored Spain’s three goals.
Who scored for the Czech Republic?
Sláma scored in the 69th minute with the Czech Republic’s first effort on target.
Why was the Czech Republic’s second goal disallowed?
Naderi’s finish was ruled out because Krejčí fouled Le Normand before the ball entered the net.
Has Spain qualified for the quarter-finals?
Not yet. Spain needs one more point from their remaining matches to guarantee qualification.
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Conclusion
Spain’s 3-1 victory reflected their quality and a brief period of vulnerability. Yamal and Rodri established control before the Czech Republic produced a determined response through Sláma.
Krejčí’s red card removed the visitors’ momentum, and Merino secured the points. Spain remain perfect and close to qualification, while the Czech Republic face an increasingly difficult route after three consecutive defeats.
