It’s over!
Spain clinched victory in their first match since lifting the World Cup, overturning England in a thrilling encounter. Yamal opened the scoring, but the Three Lions surged ahead four minutes before halftime. The Roja then turned the tide in the second half, launching their Nations League journey with flair.
Anderson squanders a chance.
A sharp free‑kick finds the England side; Anderson strikes directly, yet Unai Simón is untroubled.
Anderson rescues England.
An English defender scrambles to deny a dangerous Spanish counter that could have sealed the game.
Five minutes of added time!
The Three Lions keep their foot on the ball, pressing forward.
The Three Lions push forward.
They have been in the English half for several minutes now.
Another English substitution.
Guéhi makes way for Branthwaite.
Rogers delivers a tight cross!
A dangerous English cross sails over an empty area; Cubarsi clears to a corner.
Garner attempts a chip.
After a run down the left, the English winger delivers a first‑time cross that skirts the frame!
Bellingham shoots from distance.
It’s too central to trouble Simón.
New changes announced.
Olmo swaps places with Mikel Merino for Spain, while Calvert‑Lewin and Gibbs‑White replace Saka and Kane for England.
Saka falls at the edge of the box.
A clash with Cucurella; Bellingham receives a warning for dissent.
England struggle.
Spain press high, stifling the Three Lions’ forward moves.
Yamal completely misses!
Another Spanish burst sees Yamal link up after a one‑two, but the ball sails wide!
Spain retake the lead!
The world champions regain the lead through Oyarzabal – a brilliant move behind the English defence, Baena’s pass finds Oyarzabal, who chips a delicate finish!
Several substitutions.
Pedri, celebrating his 50th cap, replaces Fabri Ruiz for Spain. England also reshuffle: Lewis‑Skelly and Anderson exit for Rogers and Garner.
New yellow card issued.
Guéhi is booked for fouling Olmo on a counter‑attack.
Yamal clashes with Anderson.
A poor clearance from Trafford lands at Yamal’s feet, only to be blocked.
Trafford stays alert.
England’s Baena tries a long‑range effort, but it’s too low‑driven to threaten the English keeper.
First yellow of the match.
O’Reilly receives a caution for a foul on Yamal.
Another chance for Saka!
Served on the right edge of the box, the English striker curls his shot; it whizzes just past the post!
Baena helps Spain get back level!
England lose the ball, immediately punished; down the centre, Baena unleashes a right‑footed strike!
What a missed opportunity by Yamal!
A slick combination with Baena, yet the Catalan’s shot skims the post.
Quansah collides with Cucarsea.
England launch another attack; Bellingham feeds Quansah on the right, whose powerful strike is cleared by Cucurella, who is then booked.
Double substitution for Spain.
Baena and Oyarzabal replace Williams and Ferran.
Harry Kane’s effort goes wide!
The English captain’s effort smacks the bar after a slip on the shot; a double contact likely nullifies any goal.
Penalty awarded to England!
Rodri is booked for a foul on Bellingham.
Possible penalty?
The referee is consulted by VAR!
Bellingham ends up on the ground in the box.
The official stays calm, prompting a visible frustration from Tuchel.
Big alert early in the second half for Spain!
Quansah’s header sails just wide! On the next play, Saka is chased down at the edge of the box by Laporte!
Cubarsi concedes a corner.
Lewis‑Skelly sneaks into the Spanish box and wins a corner.
The Three Lions already look dangerous.
Gordon finds Kane inside the area; the English captain is well marked and cannot redirect his header.
It’s back on!
England started the second half aggressively.
Half‑time whistle!
Trailing after just two minutes thanks to Yamal’s opener, the Three Lions roar back in four minutes with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane!
Yamal tries his luck!
Yamal fires another low shot into a tight space; it lacks power and is cleared by Trafford. Spain push for an equaliser!
Fabian’s shot brushes the post!
Spain’s rhythm shines, led by Yamal! Fabian Ruiz drives forward, his effort deflected by Kane’s foot!
Yamal’s effort falls short.
Found in the box, Yamal strikes with the toe, sending the ball high over the bar.
England take the lead!
This time Harry Kane finds the net! A left‑side cross meets his head, deflected by Cucarsea!
Kane close to scoring!
Another Spanish loss of possession; Kane receives the ball centrally, his shot grazing the post!
England equalise!
A classic English counter! Nico Williams slips in the English box, the Lions launch forward and Anthony Gordon finishes flawlessly!
Spain press onward!
Another Spanish build‑up sees Yamal win a right‑hand corner.
Olmo’s strike hits the frame!
What a link between Yamal and Olmo! The Spanish prodigy chips a clever back‑heel pass to Olmo, who lands perfectly but his shot brushes the post!
Unai Simón remains composed.
From the corner, Saka aims for the far post but the Spanish keeper intercepts directly!
Saka fires again!
Surrounded, the English player turns and fires long; the ball is cleared to a corner.
Kane clashes with Fabian Ruiz.
The English captain shoots from the edge of the box but is blocked. The Three Lions look increasingly dangerous.
Lewis‑Skelly falls in the box.
In a duel with Cubarsi, the English player collapses while attempting a dribble; the referee remains unmoved.
England look dangerous!
From a corner, Anderson tries his luck but is cleared! Saka gathers the ball, his effort soaring well over the bar!
Ferran’s shot hits the frame!
Another huge chance for the PSG striker! Sent through on the run, the Spanish forward mistimes his strike against Trafford!
Bellingham bumps into Rodri.
Served centrally, Bellingham can’t set up for a shot and falls at the edge of the box. No foul given.
Stats’
Spain have already shot four times in the first 20 minutes, England none. Yet the opening is lively with few pauses.
Saka earns a free‑kick.
A low, hard‑hit ball lands on a Spanish foot.
Quansah’s strike is deflected.
The English winger attempts from distance; a defender slows the ball, but Simón can’t clear before it exits the field.
Torres collides with Trafford!
Poor English defensive alignment lets Ferran run to the edge of offside; the Spaniard loses his duel with Trafford, perhaps doubting his position.
Cucarsea’s solid return!
On the left, Gordon crosses for Saya but Cucarsea blocks the English attacker’s shooting angle – a clear goal‑mouth exit.
The English find it hard to progress.
They possess the ball yet can’t breach the Spanish box, pressed hard by the world champions.
First free‑kick for England.
Quansah finds space but cannot redirect his header.
Ferran Torres nets but is offside!
From the next corner, Yamal tries again but is blocked. Spain recover, Ferran heads forward but is offside!
Another scare for the Three Lions.
Another English mis‑pass under pressure from Spain; Cucarsea surges into the box, only to be denied.
First English chance.
Gordon bursts down the left, shoots; Simón closes the angle and gathers the ball cleanly!
Lamine Yamal opens the scoring!
It took just two minutes for the world champions to find the net! A sloppy English clearance near their own box allowed Lamine Yamal to unleash his left foot and slot it home!
Let’s go!
Spain kicked off the match.
Both teams step onto the pitch!
The atmosphere at Wembley is already electric!
England’s lineup
Line‑up: Trafford – O’Reilly, Konsa, Guéhi – Saka, Anderson, Kane, Bellingham, Gordon, Lewis‑Skelly, Quansah.
Spain’s lineup announced
Simón – Garcia, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucarsea – Rodri, Olmo, Ruiz – Yamal, Torres, N. Williams.
Hello everyone
Welcome to the live feed of England vs Spain in the Nations League! Fresh off a World Cup triumph just over two months ago, La Roja travel to Wembley to face the Three Lions, who sit third in the World Cup standings.
Both sides are making their competition debuts, placed in a group with the Czech Republic and Croatia.