Spain extended their historic European unbeaten run to 39 matches with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over England at Wembley Stadium in their UEFA Nations League opener.
The match got off to an explosive start when Lamine Yamal pounced on an early defensive error from Marc Guéhi to put Spain ahead just two minutes after kickoff. England fought back impressively before the break, leveling through Anthony Gordon after a quick break set up by Jude Bellingham, before captain Harry Kane headed home a Nico O’Reilly cross to put the hosts ahead 2-1.
The crucial turning point arrived early in the second half when England were awarded a penalty following a VAR review for a foul by Rodri on Bellingham. Kane slipped as he struck his spot-kick, sending the ball crashing against the crossbar. Spain capitalized on the reprieve shortly after as Alex Baena equalized, followed by Mikel Oyarzabal’s deft finish over James Trafford 16 minutes from time to complete the comeback.
In other international action across Europe, 41-year-old Luka Modrić scored to help Croatia secure a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, while Switzerland topped Nations League B, Group 1 with a comfortable 3-0 victory over North Macedonia. In League C, Finland routed San Marino 7-0 behind a hat-trick from captain Joel Pohjanpalo.
