Spain, the current world champions, recorded their third victory in their third appearance in Group 3 of League A of the Nations League. In Oviedo, they were superior to the Czech Republic with a 3-1 win, with two goals scored in the first half.
Lamine Yamle opened the scoring for Spain in the sixth minute, while Rodri scored in the 35th minute to make it 2-0. The Czech Republic reduced the deficit to 1-2 with a goal from Slama in the 69th minute, but their second goal was disallowed for a foul in attack. Krejčí received a second yellow card in the 85th minute, while Merino scored in the 89th minute to set the final score at 3-1.
This was Spain's 41st consecutive match without defeat. On Tuesday, Spain will travel to Split's Poljud stadium where they will face Croatia, who suffered a 0-7 defeat at home against England. In this edition of the Nations League, Spain and Croatia have already played, with Spain winning 4-1 in Seville.
In Group 1 of League B, Switzerland defeated Slovenia 2-1 in Lucerne. Slovenia took the lead in the second minute through a goal by Vipotnik, but Janža scored an own goal in the 10th minute to make it 1-1. Ndoye scored the winning goal for Switzerland in the 38th minute. Switzerland now have nine points, while Slovenia have four.
Scotland defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje. Bowe opened the scoring for Scotland in the seventh minute, while McGinn sealed the 2-0 victory with a penalty in the 69th minute.
