Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League. The world champions moved three points clear of England at the top of Group A3, after Thomas Tuchel’s side demolished Croatia 7-0 earlier on in Rijeka. Spain cruised into a two-goal lead with Yamal and captain Rodri Hernandez on target but Jiri Slama gave the Czechs a chance by pulling one back with 20 minutes to go.
However Mikel Merino wrapped up Spain’s win late on after Ladislav Krejci was sent off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July.
“They are well drilled, I thought it would be one of the hardest games and that’s how it was,” Rodri told Spanish broadcaster TVE after Spain claimed a third win from three group games. “It’s always special to score for the national team, I’d not been scoring many goals, let’s see if I’ve found that dynamic — it’s important, we all have to chip in with the goals,” he added.
“It was tricky but we got some chances. There are some matches in which you can’t generate that much, but the team was able to manage the match. The former Manchester City midfielder scored for the first time for Spain in over two years. “We’re doing well, I’m very happy.
I was eager to return to the national team after the World Cup, and there’s no better way than this,” said Yamal.
