Spain emerged victorious with a 3-2 win against England in their Nations League opener, thanks to a decisive goal by Mikel Oyarzabal. The match saw England’s Harry Kane miss a crucial opportunity to extend his team’s lead with a second-half penalty.
Lamine Yamal set the tone for Spain early on by capitalizing on a defensive error from England’s Marc Guéhi, putting Spain ahead. England quickly responded with Anthony Gordon netting the equalizer. Harry Kane added another goal, giving England a 2-1 lead before halftime.
In the second half, England was awarded a penalty after Jude Bellingham was fouled in the box. However, Kane’s shot hit the crossbar, leaving the score unchanged. Spain seized this opportunity, with substitute Álex Baena leveling the match by finding space at the edge of the penalty area and scoring past England’s goalkeeper James Trafford.
As the second half progressed, Spain gained more control over the game. Oyarzabal then secured Spain’s victory by converting a pass from Baena with a composed finish.
Despite England’s efforts to find an equalizer in the closing stages, Spain maintained their lead and clinched the win. The match highlighted Spain’s resilience and ability to capitalize on England’s missed chances.