Yamal and Hernandez Lead Spain to Victory Over Czechia

Spain's national squad continued its dominant form in the Nations League on October 4, beating Czechia 3-1 at Madrid's Ovidio arena. Manager Luis de la Fuente made nine alterations to the lineup that had recently destroyed Croatia 4-1. Among the newcomers were Ivan Fresneda and Roberto Fernández, while veterans Fran García, Robin Le Normand and keeper David Raya returned.

Teenager Lamine Yamal gave Spain an early edge, slipping the ball past the Czech keeper in the sixth minute. Rodriguez Hernandez added a second before the half‑hour mark, confirming a 2-0 lead.

The second period saw de la Fuente substitute the Barcelona wingers Yamal and Alex Bena for Victor Munoz and Jeremy Pino, a move that shifted the team's rhythm. Mid‑field control was slightly diluted as Munoz and Pino remained wide.

Czech midfielder Jiri Slama struck in the 69th minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Yet Spain answered quickly; Mikel Merino netted in the 89th minute, sealing a 3-1 triumph and marking the team's third straight win in Group C.