Baena and Pubill strike as Spain overcome Czech Republic

Spain secured a 2-0 victory against the Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League, with late goals sealing the win in Prague.
Spain maintained their strong form in the UEFA Nations League by securing a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic in Prague. Despite a challenging second half, the visitors managed to break the deadlock and ultimately seal the points against a resilient home side.
A hard-fought triumph
The match remained competitive until the latter stages, with the Czech Republic playing the final twenty minutes with ten men following the expulsion of Krejci. Spain capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Baena opening the scoring from the penalty spot. As the match entered stoppage time, Pubill added a second goal to confirm the win.
Manager Luis de la Fuente utilized a rotated squad, showcasing the immense depth available to the national team. While the second half proved difficult for the visitors, the midfield control provided by Zubimendi and Fabián helped stabilize proceedings, ensuring that Spain remained in control of the contest until the final whistle.
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