Spain beats Czechia 3-1 as Yamal strikes early in Nations League
Lamine Yamal scored in Spain's 3-1 Nations League win over Czechia, becoming the first to score in three consecutive men's internationals.
Lamine Yamal struck early again as Spain beat Czechia 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League. The 19-year-old Barcelona winger scored in the sixth minute, the third time in as many games he's found the net in the first 10 minutes.
That's a first for any player in men's internationals. Spain's captain Rodri Hernandez also scored to give Spain a two-goal lead.
Czechia pulled one back through Jiri Slama but couldn't complete the comeback. Spain now sits three points clear of England at the top of Group A3.
The world champions extended their unbeaten run to 41 consecutive games.
- 19
- Yamal's age
- Spain 3-1 Czechia
- Final score
- 6th minute
- Yamal's goal minute
- 41 games
- Spain's consecutive unbeaten run
Why it mattersYamal is a leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or award later this month, and his sustained goal-scoring form strengthens his case significantly.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but Yamal's rise is one of international football's biggest stories.
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