The Lamine Yamal Show
Is Lamine Yamal actually a superhero? Real talk, the teenager is playing like he has cheat codes active. He’s scored within the first six minutes for three games straight now, and honestly? It’s giving main character energy. In the 3-1 win over Czechia at Oviedo, Yamal netted his goal at the five-minute, 20-second mark, curling in a shot that had the crowd in absolute disbelief. He’s clocked in at 494 seconds total to score three goals—math that shouldn’t even be possible. The kid is just built different.
Spain’s Commanding Start
Spain was absolutely controlling the vibes in the first half. By halftime, they had 70% possession and 13 shots to Czechia's one. Rodrigo Hernandez—who usually plays it lowkey by chilling in the midfield—decided to go on a heater, pushing forward to smash home the second goal after a slick play from Pedri. With Yamal and Alex Baena coming off at the break, it felt like a wrap.
The Plot Thickens
But the second half? The vibes shifted. Czechia came back with a vengeance, pulling one back through Jiri Slama in the 69th minute. They almost leveled it up at 79 minutes, but the referee hit them with a tough call, ruling out a goal from Ryan Naderi for a foul on Robin Le Normand. It was a massive L for the visitors, and things went south fast for them when Ladislav Krejci got sent off. Mikel Merino finally put the game on ice with a late goal to seal the 3-1 win.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Spain’s perfect run alive and leaves them just one point away from securing a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals. They aren't just winning; they're putting on a clinic, and with Yamal on the pitch, they lowkey look like the team to beat.
