Spain vs Croatia 4–1 Lamine Yamal Masterclass Masterminds Seville Thrashing | UEFA Nations League 2026
Lamine Yamal Show Powers La Roja to Seville Triumph
SEVILLE, SPAIN — World Champions Spain delivered a footballing masterclass at Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, overwhelming Croatia 4–1 in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League. Superstar Lamine Yamal produced an all-time performance with two goals and an assist, keeping Luis de la Fuente’s side top of Group C.
Match Summary & Goal Timeline
⚽ 1' (Spain 1–0): Lamine Yamal struck in the opening minute with a composed left-footed finish following an Álex Baena pass.
⚽ 27' (Croatia 1–1): Dion Drena Beljo equalized for Croatia, heading home from Ivan Perišić’s cross.
⚽ 30' (Spain 2–1): Marc Pubill restored Spain's lead within three minutes, heading in from Yamal's corner.
⚽ 62' (Spain 3–1): Yamal completed his double with a clinical finish from a tight angle after a clever Pedri setup.
⚽ 88' (Spain 4–1): Substitute Nico Williams rounded off the scoring late, finishing off Mikel Merino's pass.
High-Press & Wing Overloads
Yamal’s Isometric Threat: Croatia’s left-back Joško Gvardiol struggled against Yamal’s 1v1 dribbling. Yamal created 4 high-value chances alongside his two goals.
Midfield Control: Martín Zubimendi and Pau Cubarsí controlled the central third, limiting Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić's impact.
Passing Efficiency: Spain completed 580 passes at a 93% accuracy rate while holding 60% possession.
Match Key Statistics
| Metric | Spain 🇪🇸 | Croatia 🇭🇷 |
| Final Score | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Total Shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| Pass Accuracy | 93% | 89% |
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