Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 41 matches, including their World Cup final victory over Argentina in July, with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic in a UEFA Nations League Group A3 fixture. The match took place on Thursday, as Spain moved three points clear of England at the top of the group, following England’s 7-0 victory against Croatia earlier in Rijeka.

Lamine Yamal continued his impressive goalscoring run by opening the scoring for Spain, who then doubled their advantage through captain Rodri Hernandez. The Czech Republic responded with a goal from Jiri Slama with approximately 20 minutes remaining, keeping the visitors competitive. However, Spain sealed the win late in the game when Mikel Merino converted after Czech midfielder Ladislav Krejci was sent off.

Rodri described the encounter as a difficult one, highlighting the team’s disciplined approach and ability to manage the match despite limited clear chances. Spain maintained their perfect record in the group, securing three wins from three matches underlining their status as one of the top teams in the competition.

The Nations League results have intensified the competition within Group A3, with Spain setting a strong pace ahead of the remaining fixtures.