Spain Extend Unbeaten Streak to 43 Games with 2-0 Win Over Czechia

Spain defeated Czechia 2-0 on Thursday to extend their unbeaten run to 43 matches as Lamine Yamal prepares to return for Sunday's clash with England.

Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 43 matches with a 2-0 victory over Czechia in Prague on Thursday. Atlético Madrid teammates Álex Baena and Marc Pubill provided the goals to secure a fifth consecutive win in UEFA Nations League Group A3. According to ESPN, the result maintains La Roja's three-point lead at the top of the standings over England, who defeated Croatia 2-1 at Wembley on the same day.

Lamine Yamal is scheduled to rejoin the squad on Friday after missing the Czechia fixture due to knee pain. Before this absence, the Barcelona forward had started all 20 matches for club and country this season, recording 17 goals and 13 assists. Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal is also expected to return to the team ahead of Sunday’s match at the Metropolitano in Madrid.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed both players are feeling better and will arrive in camp at different times on Friday. The upcoming fixture against England offers the Three Lions a chance to end a Spanish unbeaten run that dates back to a March 2024 loss against Colombia. While both nations have already qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals, the result on Sunday will determine which team claims the top spot in the group.