England vs. Spain: World Champions' Nations League Debut After Thrilling Comeback

Spain, crowned world champions just over two months ago, made their Nations League debut on Saturday against England at Wembley. This prestigious match lived up to its billing with numerous turnarounds, ultimately seeing La Roja win 3-2.

Full Time!

Spain wins their first match since becoming world champions, defeating England in a thrilling encounter! Lamine Yamal opened the scoring, but the Three Lions took the lead within four minutes late in the first half, only for La Roja to turn everything around in the second period! Luis de la Fuente's men start their Nations League campaign perfectly!

Anderson Wastes an Opportunity

A good free-kick for the Three Lions; Anderson takes it directly but it poses no threat to Unai Simon.

Anderson Saves England

The Englishman stops a Spanish counter-attack in the nick of time, one that could have sealed the match.

Five Minutes of Added Time!

And the Three Lions are still keeping possession.

The Three Lions Push

They've been in the Spanish half for several minutes now.

Another English Substitution

Guehi makes way for Branthwaite.

Rogers' Dangerous Cross!

A dangerous cross from the Englishman, but there's no one to meet it! Cubarsi clears for a corner.

Garner Attempts an Overhead Kick

After a run down the left flank, the Englishman crosses on the first touch, but it goes just wide of the post!

Bellingham Shoots from Distance

It's too central to trouble Unai Simon.

More Substitutions

Olmo is replaced by Mikel Merino for La Roja; Calvert-Lewin and Gibbs-White come on for Saka and Kane for England.

Saka Falls at the Edge of the Box

There was contact with Cucurella. Bellingham is booked for protesting.

English Struggle

The Spanish are pressing well, preventing the Three Lions from advancing.

Yamal Misses Completely!

Another Spanish attack; Yamal makes a run after a one-two, but the shot goes high!

Spain Takes the Lead Again!

The world champions regain the advantage thanks to Oyarzabal! A superb play, exploiting the space behind the English defense on a run by Baena, who finds Oyarzabal. He executes a delicate chip!

Several Changes

Pedri (celebrating his 50th cap) enters for Spain, replacing Fabian Ruiz. There are also changes for the Three Lions, with Lewis-Skelly and Anderson making way for Rogers and Garner.

Another Yellow Card

Guéhi is booked for fouling Olmo, who was breaking away on a counter.

Yamal Denied by Anderson

A poor clearance from Trafford falls to Yamal. It's blocked.

Trafford Alert

Unchallenged by the English, Baena tries his luck from distance, but his shot is too weak and central to trouble the English keeper.

First Yellow Card of the Match

O'Reilly is cautioned for a foul on Yamal.

Another Chance for Saka!

In the right side of the box, the Englishman curls his shot. It goes just wide again!

Baena Brings Spain Level!

English loss of possession is immediately punished! In the center, Baena fires a powerful shot with his right foot!

What a Missed Chance for Yamal!

A superb combination with Baena! But the Catalan's shot goes just wide.

Quansah Stopped by Cucurella

Another English attack; served by Bellingham on the right, Quansah unleashes a powerful shot that is blocked by a dazed Cucurella.

Double Substitution for Spain

Baena and Oyarzabal replace Williams and Ferran.

Harry Kane Misses!

The English captain's attempt hits the crossbar! He slipped as he took the shot! It's unclear if the goal would have stood if it had gone in, as there appears to be a double touch.

Penalty for England!

Rodri is penalized for a foul on Bellingham.

Possible Penalty?

The referee has been called to the VAR!

Bellingham Goes Down in the Box

The referee waves play on, much to Tuchel's displeasure.

First Big Scare for Spain in the Second Half!

Quansah's header goes just wide! On the next play, Saka is caught at the last moment by Laporte in front of the goal!

Cubarsi Concedes a Corner

Lewis-Skelly makes his way into the Spanish box and earns a corner.

The Three Lions Already Dangerous

Gordon finds Kane in the box, but the English captain is marked well and cannot direct his header.

We're Back!

England kicks off to start the second half.

It's Half Time!

Trailing since the 2nd minute after a goal from Lamine Yamal, the Three Lions turned it around within four minutes thanks to Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane!

Yamal Tries His Luck!

Another shot from Yamal in a tight space; it's not powerful enough and Trafford pushes it away. La Roja is pushing to equalize!

Fabian's Shot Goes Just Wide!

A good sequence from the Spanish, led by Lamine Yamal! Fabian Ruiz shoots, his effort is deflected by Kane's outstretched foot!

Yamal Too High

In the penalty area, Yamal shoots with his instep, but it goes well over the bar.

England Takes the Lead!

It's in for Harry Kane this time! Found in the box from a cross from the left, the English captain heads it in, deflected by Cucurella!

Kane Close to Scoring!

Another Spanish error; Kane receives the ball in the center, his shot goes just wide!

England Equalizes!

What a counter-attack from the Three Lions! Nico Williams loses the ball in the English box after slipping. The English launch a counter-attack, and Anthony Gordon finishes perfectly!

Spain Pushes

Another Spanish possession; Yamal wins a corner on the right.

Olmo Misses the Target!

What a combination between Yamal and Olmo! The Spanish prodigy sets up his teammate with a backheel pass, a great piece of skill that puts Olmo in an ideal position. His shot goes just wide!

Unai Simon Calm

From the corner, Saka looks for the far post, but it's directly intercepted by the Spanish goalkeeper.

Saka Shoots Again!

Surrounded, the Englishman manages to turn and shoot from distance! It's deflected for a corner.

Kane Stopped by Fabian Ruiz

The English captain shoots at the edge of the box but is blocked. The Three Lions are looking more dangerous.

Lewis-Skelly Falls in the Box

In a duel with Cubarsi, the Englishman goes down while trying to dribble. The referee signals no foul.

England Dangerous!

On a corner, Anderson tries his luck but it's blocked! Saka recovers the ball, but it goes well over!

Ferran Misses the Target!

Another huge chance for the PSG forward! Once again through on goal, the Spaniard crosses his shot too much while alone against Trafford!

Bellingham Blocked by Rodri

Served in the center, Bellingham cannot get into a shooting position and falls at the edge of the box. No foul is given.

Stat'

Spain has already had four shots on goal in the first 20 minutes, England none. However, it's a lively start to the match between the two teams, with very few pauses.

Saka Wins a Free-Kick

It's delivered low and hard but falls to a Spanish foot.

Quansah's Shot Deflected

The Englishman tries his luck from distance; his shot is slowed by a Spaniard, but Unai cannot keep the ball in play before it goes out of bounds.

Torres Stopped by Trafford!

A miscommunication in the English defense allows Ferran to get through just offside! The Spaniard loses his duel with Trafford; he might not have fully committed, perhaps thinking he was offside.

Good Defensive Return from Cucurella

On the left, Gordon crosses for Saya, but Cucurella prevents the Englishman from getting into a shooting position. It results in a goal kick.

The English Struggling to Advance

They have possession but cannot get near the Spanish box, pressed well by the world champions.

First Free-Kick for England

Quansah receives the ball but cannot direct his header.

Ferran Torres Finds the Net but is Offside!

From the subsequent corner, Yamal takes his chance but is blocked. The ball is recovered by La Roja, Ferran receives it up front and scores with his head, but he is offside!

Another Scare for the Three Lions

Another error from the English in their own half, pressed by the Spanish. Cucurella drives into the box, he's blocked.

First English Chance

Gordon breaks down the left and tries his luck, but Unai Simon closes the angle well and gathers the ball at the second attempt!

Lamine Yamal Opens the Scoring Already!

It only took two minutes for the world champions to find the net! Following a defensive error near their own penalty area, Lamine Yamal doesn't hesitate and strikes with his left foot into the far corner!

We're Underway!

Spain kicks off.

The Two Teams Enter the Pitch!

The atmosphere at Wembley is already electric!

England's Lineup

Trafford - O’Reilly, Konsa, Guéhi - Saka, Anderson, Kane, Bellingham, Gordon, Lewis-Skelly, Quansah.

Spain's Lineup Announced

Simon - Garcia, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella - Rodri, Olmo, Ruiz - Yamal, Torres, N.Williams

Good afternoon, everyone

And welcome to this live coverage of the Nations League clash between England and Spain! Crowned world champions just over two months ago, La Roja travels to Wembley to face the Three Lions, who finished third at the World Cup.

This is the competition opener for both teams, who are in a group with Czechia and Croatia.

Possession

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