Yamal unleashes Spain's attack with long‑range goal

OCTOBER 03 (October 03), at the Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, Lamine Yamal of Spain opened the scoring with a shot from outside the box, paving the way for a 3‑1 victory for Spain over Czechia in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League 2026/27. Getty Images captured the moment.

Luis de la Fuente praises Yamal

Luis de la Fuente did not hold back praise, describing Yamal as a talent who “never stops surprising us” and who still has a lot to offer. The coach emphasized that the Barcelona youngster is “growing by leaps and bounds” and has become a key piece of the national team.

Yamal has made it a habit to score early for Spain during the international break, and the coach confirmed that all pre‑match talks focus on that goal. De la Fuente noted that the team has started the three matches played in this way, showing its style from the first minute.

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“I think he never stops amazing all of us. He is so talented that there is still much to see from the best of Lamine,” de la Fuente told the journalists. He added that the player “has a real influence” and that “we celebrate that” in every match.

After the victory, Spain is preparing to fly to Croatia and play the final commitment of the international break on Tuesday in Split against the host nation. The next match will be crucial to consolidate the team’s position in the group.

With this win, SPAIN reinforces its leadership in the UEFA Nations League and keeps pressure on Czechia, which will have to respond in its upcoming matches. Yamal’s performance consolidates his role as an offensive reference for the immediate future.