Spain debuts with David Raya, Iván Fresneda and Roberto in the lineup against the Czech Republic
Quick Look
- Spain begins its third Nations League match against the Czech Republic at the Carlos Tartiere stadium in Oviedo with nine changes to the lineup, including the debut of David Raya as the starting goalkeeper, Iván Fresneda at right back and Roberto in attack.
- Lamine Yamal opens the scoring with a mid-range goal after a pass on the edge of the area, as the team seeks to extend its undefeated record to 41 games.
- Santi Denia, Czech coach and under-21 Olympic champion in 2024, leads his team after six modifications in search of its first victory in the competition.
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Why It Matters
Spain comes into the match after beating England and Croatia in their first two Nations League games, maintaining an undefeated record that they seek to extend to 41 games. Czech Republic, led by Santi Denia, U21 Olympic champion in 2024, arrives after losing against the same rivals and is looking for its first victory in the competition.
David Raya is a starter in an eleven where Iván Fresneda and Roberto make their debut with La Roja
Lamine Yamal puts Spain ahead with a mid-range shot after receiving a pass on the edge of the area. The national team seeks to achieve a new victory that will allow it to extend its undefeated streak to 41 games, its longest streak without defeat. Opposite, Czechia, a team led by Santi Denia, the coach who won Olympic gold in 2024 with the under-21 team. De la Fuente has made up to nine changes to Spain's lineup, with Raya as the starting goalkeeper, and Fresneda making his debut at right back.
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Almost marks the second Lamine!
Lamine receives a pass and goes alone towards the Czech goal, but his shot goes just wide.
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Lamine Yamal scores the first!
The Catalan forward scores a great goal with a shot from outside the area after receiving a pass on the edge of the area. Impressive start to Spain.
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Spain begins dominating
The national team begins attacking in the match. The team manages to defeat the Czech Republic in its field.
The game begins!
The meeting begins in the Tartiere. Spain, in search of its third consecutive victory.
The protagonists are now jumping onto the playing field!
The 22 players are already on the field of play before the start of the match. It's time for the national anthems.
In the heat of La Roja's successes, six teams have signed Spanish coaches since 2025, including the Czech Republic, this Saturday's rival with Santi Denia on the bench
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We also have the Czech Republic XI!
The Czech Republic's XI against Spain: Kinsky; Sacek, Chaloupek, Krejci, Slama; Ambros, Macek, Král; Radosta, Hlozek and Lingr.
Santi Denia makes six changes in search of his first victory in the Nations League.
There are already eleven from Spain!
De la Fuente introduces nine changes to Spain's lineup.
De la Fuente's XI are: David Raya; Fresneda, Le Normand, Laporte, Fran García; Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Baena; Robert.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Spain - Czech Republic live!
Spain receives the Czech Republic at the Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo on the third day of the Nations League. The national team has won its first two games against England and Croatia. On the contrary, the Central European team has lost against the same rivals.
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What to Watch
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Spain will win the match and extend its undefeated record to 41 matches
Likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- Will Spain be able to maintain its undefeated record after nine changes to the lineup?
- Will Santi Denia manage to achieve his first victory as coach of the Czech team in the Nations League?
- What will be the performance of debut players like Iván Fresneda and Roberto in official matches?
