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Another Yamal Show! Spain Also Beats Croatia
Just a few days after their prestigious victory against England, the world champions also celebrate a win against Croatia. Lamine Yamal is the match-winner.
Two games, two wins - Spain has had a perfect start to the UEFA Nations League!
The reigning world and European champions deservedly win 4-1 at home against Croatia. Lamine Yamal is the man of the match with two goals and an assist.
The superstar of "La Furia Roja" now has 18 goal involvements in ten games this season.
Lightning Start by the Exceptional Talent
As against the English on Saturday, the match begins with an emphatic statement from Lamine Yamal. The superstar is played clear in the penalty area and, with great vision, perfectly curls the ball into the top left corner (2').
Subsequently, only the world champions really play. Nevertheless, Croatia equalises more or less out of nowhere. Former Rapid player Dion Beljo heads a Perisic cross into the net for 1-1 (29').
Spain, however, is not unsettled for long. Two minutes later, Marc Pubill is completely unmarked in the box, and the defender also scores with a header after a Yamal assist (32').
After taking the lead again, "La Furia Roja" remains in control. Especially Fermin Lopez, who missed the World Cup due to a metatarsal fracture, pushes for a goal. His best effort hits the post (45').
Yamal Seals the Deal
The second half proves to be much more balanced, also because the visitors present themselves more boldly.
After just over an hour, however, the favourite seals the deal. Yamal is served the ball by Pedri, and the superstar scores from a tight angle to make it 3-1 (63').
With the third goal, the match is finally decided; in the closing stages, substitute Nico Williams scores to make it 4-1 (89').
The Spanish have thus defeated England and Croatia within three days and confidently lead Group 3.
