“Lamine Yamal opens the scoring with a left-footed strike into the top corner after a sustained spell of Spanish pressure.”
Pivotal“Rodri doubles Spain's lead with a well-struck effort from the center of the box after Czech goalkeeper Kinsky had earlier denied Baena and Olmo.”
Pivotal“Czech Republic hit back immediately after a double Spanish substitution, with Jiri Slama finishing a quick break set up by Adam Hlozek to make it 2-1.”
Pivotal“Ladislav Krejci is shown a second yellow card and sent off, leaving Czech Republic to see out the final minutes with ten men as they chased an equalizer.”
“Substitute Mikel Merino restores Spain's two-goal cushion with a composed finish on the counter-attack, sealing the win after Czech Republic had been reduced to ten men.”
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Outstanding performance
Spain•MidfielderSpain dismantled Czech Republic through sheer control, racking up 69% possession and 18 shots to just 5, with Dani Olmo pulling the strings behind Lamine Yamal's early opener and Rodri's clinical second before the break. The Czechs offered little going forward until a rapid counter-attack finish from Jiri Slama gave them hope at 2-1, briefly threatening a chaotic finish. Spain's squad depth told in the end, as substitute Mikel Merino settled matters with a composed finish in the 89th minute after Czech Republic had been reduced to ten men following Ladislav Krejci's second yellow. For Spain, this result cements their status as serious contenders with a fifth position looking well within reach, while Czech Republic's spirited late response won't mask a night where they managed just 2 shots on target and were comprehensively outplayed.
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Antonín KinskýYellow CardAntonín Kinsky from Czechia receives a yellow card.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Stepan ChaloupekYellow CardStepán Chaloupek from Czechia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt saved. Antonín Kinsky (Czechia) saves a left-footed shot from Víctor Muñoz (Spain) taken from the center of the box. The shot was assisted by Roberto Fernández.
assist: Víctor Muñoz
Goal! Spain leads 3-1 against Czechia as Mikel Merino scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner after a fast break.
Ondrej LingrYellow CardOndrej Lingr from Czechia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ondrej Lingr of Czechia.
Robin Le Normand from Spain wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Czechia: Martin Vitík comes on for Adam Hlozek.
Attempt missed. Víctor Muñoz (Spain) has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Yéremy Pino.
Ladislav Krejci2nd YellowLadislav Krejcí of Czechia receives a second yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Ladislav Krejcí of Czechia.
Roberto Fernández wins a free kick for Spain in the attacking half.
Michal SadílekYellow CardMichal Sadílek of Czechia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Michal Sadílek of Czechia.
Yéremy Pino from Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ondrej Lingr from Czechia.
Fermín López of Spain is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Lukás Cerv of Czechia.
Ladislav KrejciYellow CardLadislav Krejcí of Czechia receives a yellow card.
Robin Le Normand from Spain wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jirí Sláma from Czechia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Víctor Muñoz commits a foul for Spain.
Substitution for Spain: Martín Zubimendi comes on for Rodri.
Foul committed by Ondrej Lingr from Czechia.
Iván Fresneda wins a free kick for Spain on the right wing.
Ryan Naderi from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Substitution for Czechia: Michal Sadílek comes on for Alex Král.
Substitution for Czechia: Pavel Bucha comes on for Matej Radosta.
Víctor Muñoz wins a free kick for Spain on the right wing.
Foul committed by Jirí Sláma of Czechia.
Attempt missed. Ondrej Lingr from Czechia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.
assist: Adam Hlozek
Goal! Czechia scores to make it 2-1 against Spain. Jirí Sláma finds the bottom right corner with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Adam Hlozek after a quick break.
Attempt saved. Adam Hlozek from Czechia has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by David Raya from Spain.
Substitution for Spain: Mikel Merino comes on for Pedri.
Substitution for Spain: Fermín López comes on for Dani Olmo.
Ondrej Lingr from Czechia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Iván Fresneda commits a foul for Spain.
Foul committed by Lukás Cerv of Czechia.
Dani Olmo wins a free kick for Spain in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Víctor Muñoz (Spain) takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box but misses to the right. Dani Olmo provided the assist.
Substitution for Czechia: Lukás Cerv comes on for Roman Macek.
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
Roberto Fernández from Spain is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Czechia: Ryan Naderi comes on for Lukás Ambros.
Foul committed by Iván Fresneda (Spain).
Lukás Ambros from Czechia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Antonín Kinsky (Czechia) saves a left-footed shot from Roberto Fernández (Spain) taken from the right side of the six-yard box, diving to the bottom right corner. The shot was assisted by Víctor Muñoz with a cross.
Foul committed by Ondrej Lingr of Czechia.
Iván Fresneda wins a free kick for Spain in the defensive half.
Víctor Muñoz commits a foul for Spain.
Attempt missed. Matej Radosta from Czechia has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes to the right. He was assisted by Alex Král after a set piece situation.
Jirí Sláma from Czechia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with the score at Spain 2, Czechia 0.
Substitution for Spain: Víctor Muñoz comes on for Lamine Yamal.
Substitution for Spain: Yéremy Pino comes on for Álex Baena.
Delay is over. The teams are ready to continue.
First half ends with Spain leading 2-0 against Czechia.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Roman Macek from Czechia.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Foul committed by Lukás Ambros of Czechia.
Dani Olmo from Spain is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ondrej Lingr from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Pedri commits a foul for Spain.
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is saved in the top right corner by Antonín Kinsky. The attempt was assisted by Lamine Yamal with a through ball.
Spain wins a corner after Antonín Kinsky concedes.
Goal! Spain leads 2-0 as Rodri scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner.
Spain wins a corner after Michal Sácek concedes.
Dani Olmo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Antonín Kinsky. The attempt was assisted by Pedri.
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Antonín Kinsky. The attempt was assisted by Dani Olmo with a headed pass.
Spain wins a corner after Antonín Kinsky concedes.
Alex Král from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Foul committed by Roman Macek from Czechia.
Dani Olmo wins a free kick for Spain in the attacking half.
Aymeric Laporte from Spain misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The chance was assisted by Álex Baena with a cross after a corner.
Spain wins a corner after Roman Macek concedes.
Lukás Ambros from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodri commits a foul for Spain.
Adam Hlozek from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Robin Le Normand of Spain.
Attempt saved. Pedri's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Antonín Kinsky. Fran García provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Ondrej Lingr from Czechia shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Adam Hlozek.
Spain wins a corner after Jirí Sláma concedes.
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Antonín Kinsky. The attempt was assisted by Rodri.
Foul committed by Lukás Ambros of Czechia.
Rodri from Spain wins a free kick on the right wing.
Lamine Yamal is caught offside for Spain.
Attempt missed. Rodri's right-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes to the left. He was assisted by Pedri.
Dani Olmo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Fran García provided the assist.
assist: Dani Olmo
Goal! Spain leads 1-0 against Czechia. Lamine Yamal scores for Spain with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Dani Olmo.
Dani Olmo's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Spain is blocked.
Dani Olmo's left-footed shot from outside the box for Spain is blocked. He was assisted by Pedri.
Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Spain) had a left-footed shot from outside the box that was close but went to the right. Dani Olmo provided the assist.
First half begins.
Spain ride a scorching 40-match unbeaten run into Oviedo, fresh off a 4-1 demolition of Croatia, as they look to edge closer to the Nations League quarterfinals. The Czech Republic arrive bottom of the group with zero points and a battered squad, desperate to avoid a third straight defeat.
