Playing his first game for Spain since November 2020, the Real Madrid midfielder left nothing in the tank for his nation and won the man of the match award. Coach Luis Enrique made nine changes to the playing XI after Switzerland's game.
Spain only managed to score after FC Barcelona's 17-year-old Gavi came off the bench in the second half. He was the main player to set up the counter-attack for Pablo Sarabia's goal. (Image Source: Twitter)
Spain's 2-0 win over Czech Republic 2-0 moved them to the top with a one point lead. Portugal dropped to second place in Group A2 on seven points after their 1-0 loss against Switzerland. (Image Source: Twitter)
Spain enjoyed a total of 73% of ball possession and kept on asking questions. In the 75th minute, Gavi stole the ball and raced past two opposing players before passing through to Ferran Torres, who crossed to Sarabia, who was waiting unmarked with an empty goal to give Spain the lead. (Image Source: Twitter)
Carlos Soler struck from close range in the 24th minute after a brilliant pass by man-of-the-match Marco Asensio. Sarabia, who came on as subsitute in the 75th minute finished brilliantly after a counter-attack was built by Barcelona's 17-year-old midfielder Gavi. (Image Source: Twitter)