Spain emerged victorious against England with a 3-2 win in their Nations League opener, thanks to a decisive goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. The match, held on English soil, saw early action as Lamine Yamal capitalized on a defensive error by Marc Guéhi to put Spain ahead.
England quickly regrouped, with Anthony Gordon equalizing the score. Before halftime, Harry Kane gave England the lead, but the team missed a crucial opportunity to extend it. In the 54th minute, England was awarded a penalty after Jude Bellingham was fouled in the box. Kane, however, struck the crossbar, leaving the score unchanged.
Spain took advantage of the missed penalty, with substitute Álex Baena leveling the score. Baena created space on the edge of the penalty area before scoring past England’s goalkeeper, James Trafford. As the second half progressed, Spain gained more control of the game.
The deciding moment came when Oyarzabal received a pass from Baena and made a composed finish, putting Spain ahead. Despite England’s efforts to find an equalizer, Spain held firm to secure the win.
Throughout the match, England showed attacking intent, with Jude Bellingham playing a significant role. However, Spain’s strategic play and effective use of opportunities ensured their victory in this Nations League clash.