Spain thrash Croatia in UEFA Nations League as Yamal shines

Spain achieved a deserved win against their Croatian counterparts with a score of 4-1 in the match held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, as part of the second round of the UEFA Nations League.

Spain has raised its tally to 6 points, taking the lead in the group, while Croatia's total remains at 3 points, equal with England, and the Czech Republic sits at the bottom of the standings without any points.

Spain started the match strongly, taking the lead early through Lamine Yamal in the 2nd minute, after a pass from Pablo Sanchez. Croatia managed to get back into the game in the 28th minute, as Dion Beljo equalized with a header, capitalizing on a precise cross from Ivan Perisic.

Spain's response was swift, as Marc Pubill managed to score the second goal in the 31st minute, heading in a cross from Lamine Yamal to put the Spanish national team ahead 2-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Spain continued to apply pressure in search of a goal to secure the win, which was achieved by Lamine Yamal, who scored his second goal of the match and Spain's third, capitalizing on a brilliant pass from Pedri in the 63rd minute.

In the 89th minute, Nico Williams scored a fourth goal for Spain with a stunning shot from inside the box, capitalising on an assist from Merino.