UEFA Nations League – Yamal scores as Spain beats England 3-2

The first round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group C featured a key match where Spain, playing at Wembley Stadium, defeated England 3-2 thanks to goals from Yamal, Alex Baena, and Oyarzabal.

Early in the match, England defender Goy made a mistake while controlling the ball, allowing Barcelona's Yamal to regain possession and break into the penalty area to score, giving Spain a dream start of 1-0. In the 8th minute, Yamal received a pass from Olmo outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was blocked.

Then, Fabian Ruiz chipped the ball into the box, and Ferran Torres headed it in, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 16th minute, Yamal played a long pass, and Ferran Torres followed up with a sliding shot in the penalty area, but it was cleared by England goalkeeper James Trafford.

In the 27th minute, Rodri made a long pass, and Ferran Torres received the ball and fired a low shot from inside the penalty area, but it went wide of the post. In the 29th minute, England launched a counter-attack from a corner kick. Konsa chipped the ball into the penalty area, and Elliott Anderson volleyed it, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the 32nd minute, Cua Ansa orchestrated an attack, with Saka receiving the ball and breaking through to the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, which was blocked by an opposing player. In the 36th minute, Bellingham played a through ball from the center circle, and Gordon received the ball before entering the penalty area and firing a low shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for England.

In the 39th minute, Saka passed the ball across the box, and Kane received it at the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot that went wide of the post. In the 40th minute, Nico Aureli delivered a cross from the left wing, and Kane headed the ball into the net, giving England a 2-1 lead over Spain.

In the 44th minute, Yamal passed the ball back to Fabian Ruiz at the edge of the penalty area, who took a long-range shot, but the ball was deflected and went wide of the goal. In first-half stoppage time, Yamal received a pass from Fabian Ruiz and shot, but his effort was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 49th minute of the second half, Bellingham delivered a cross from the left wing, and Quaanza headed the ball towards goal, but it went over the post. In the 51st minute, Bellingham was tripped by Rodri while trying to receive the ball, and the referee awarded England a penalty. Subsequently, Kane took the penalty, but the ball hit the post.

In the 57th minute, Bellingham created an attacking opportunity. Quaanza received the ball and fired a shot from the penalty area, but the ball hit the head of Spanish defender Cucurella.

In the 60th minute, Nico Aureli made a mistake while passing the ball, and Olmo, who gained possession, passed it back to the edge of the penalty area. Alex Baena received the ball and fired a long-range shot into the net, helping Spain equalize the score at 2-2. In the 66th minute, Bellingham passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area, and Saka, facing the defense, curled a shot wide.

In the 74th minute, Alex Baena played a through ball to Oyarzabal, who chipped the ball over England goalkeeper James Trafford to give Spain a 3-2 lead. In the 84th minute, Gueye passed to Bellingham, who followed up and fired a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón.

In the second half stoppage time, Elliott Anderson made a diagonal pass, Bellingham received the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón.

Ultimately, Spain defeated England 3-2 away from home.

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