Spain thrashes Croatia 4-1 as Yamal stars in Nations League
Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 with Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal scoring twice and setting up another goal in a dominant display.
Spain routed Croatia 4-1 in Seville on Wednesday (AEST), securing top spot in their Nations League group with a second straight victory. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal was the standout, scoring twice and creating one for Marc Pubill before substitute Nico Williams added a late fourth.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Yamal as a generous footballer who is "truly loved within the squad". Spain now leads Group A3 with six points from two wins.
England and Croatia both have three points and meet in Rijeka on Saturday. The Nations League serves as partial qualification for Euro 2028.
- Spain 4 Croatia 1
- Final score
- 2, plus 1 assist
- Lamine Yamal goals
- 6 from 2 wins
- Spain points
- Seville
- Location
Why it mattersSpain's commanding wins and Yamal's emergence signal they are genuine contenders for next year's Euro 2028.
AustraliaFootball fans in Australia following the Nations League see Spain's youth development working, with a rising star creating immediate international impact.
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