The Spain National football team put three past the Czech Republic in a 3-1 thriller on October 3. The Spain vs Czech Republic match took place at Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, Spain, with Czechia defender Ladislav Krejčí receiving a red card in the 85th minute, allowing Mikel Merino to slot in the third goal against a 10-man Czechia National team.
Lamine Yamal, Rodrigo and Merino helped the European giants to seal off a spectacular win, with Spain topping the group with nine points ahead of England (who have a six-point lead) after their seven-goal thriller against Croatia.
The Spain Vs Czech Republic game was without the likes of notable players, such as Pedro Porro, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams, Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Aspi, most of whom are out after sustaining an injury. However, Pau Cubarsí and Fermín López were only rested after playing 90 minutes in their 4-1 victory against Croatia, in which Yamal found the back of the net twice.
And in the Spain Vs Czech Republic game, the Barcelona forward opened the scoring sheet in the sixth minute with a brilliant curled finish. It means Yamal has now:
- Scored four goals this Nations League group stage this campaign
- Scored 11 goals for Spain
- Scored in the 2nd minute vs England
- Scored in the 2nd minute vs Croatia, including a sixth minute opener in the Spain vs Czechia match.
It is discussed and believed that Lamine Yamal is a huge contender for the Ballon d’Or award, as much as Harry Kane. Although voting for the award has come to an end, the 19-year-old is in the form of his life. Here are his stats for club and country this season:
- Rayo Vallecano – 2G
- vs Valencia – 2G
- vs Feyenoord – 1G/2A
- vs Levante – 2G
- vs Racing Santander – 1G/2A
- vs Sevilla – 2A
- vs England – 1G
- vs Croatia – 2G/1A
- vs Czechia – 1G
In fact, according to Roy Keane:
“This boy is constantly becoming something else. Look at that goal; you simply cannot ignore how brilliant it was. I’m watching the game and suddenly asking myself, how old is this boy really? How can someone this young be this good? It’s not even 24 hours since Harry Kane gave us a masterclass, and Lamine has already taken the international stage back. Spain are incredibly lucky to have him.”
He further added:
“As much as I really want Harry to win this Ballon d’Or, Lamine is making it very difficult.”
It doesn’t come as a surprise that Yamal stands a chance of grabbing the Ballon d’Or trophy. His accomplishments last season include:
- La Liga Player of the Season
- Won the La Liga title with Barcelona
- Two MOTM awards at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Won the World Cup trophy with Spain
- La Liga Playmaker award
- 45+ G/A last season for club and country.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Michael Olise Ballon d’Or: Why Bayern’s Magician Is the Most Overlooked Contender in the 2026 Race
Spain vs Czech Republic: A Solid Midfield Control
Rodri and Pedri controlled the midfield and tempo of the game in Spain’s 3-1 win yesterday. Here are the stats of the ex-Manchester City player in the Spain vs Czech Republic match:
- 77 Minutes played
- 1 Goal scored
- 1 key pass
- 86 Touches
- 80 passes
- 98% Accurate Passes
- 2 duels won
- 5 recoveries
- 6 accurate long balls
- 8.2 Rating
For Pedri – his stats in the Spain vs Czech Republic include:
- 67 Minutes played
- 4 Chances Created
- 85 Touches
- 7 passes into the final third
- 2/2 long passes
- 96% Accurate Passes
- 3 tackles won
- 5 recoveries
- 3 duels won
- 100% shot accuracy
- 7.9 Rating
Extra Time Notes
Spain’s football is amazingly beautiful to watch. After the Spain vs Czech Republic game yesterday, they have become the first team in the history of international football to go 41 games unbeaten (over two years without a loss), and this includes their 1-0 victory against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
More Nations League News
England Nations League Campaign: How did Tuchel’s Men Fare Against Spain and Czechia?
England Nations League Squad: The Promising Look To Thomas Tuchel’s Side Going Into The Competition
