Yamal's Curling Strike Extends Spain's Long Unbeaten Run

Yamal's Curling Strike Extends Spain's Long Unbeaten Run

Lamine Yamal put Spain ahead in the sixth minute against Czechia on Saturday, curling a left-footed shot into the top left corner after cutting inside from the right. The goal extended Spain's unbeaten run to 41 matches, a streak that has continued since the team's World Cup triumph this summer.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente reacted with visible admiration as the shot beat goalkeeper Antonín Kinský, who had no chance of reaching the ball. The strike came in a Nations League fixture and marked another early goal for the 19-year-old, who has become a central figure in Spain's attack. vlasov aleksandr

Yamal has now scored in three consecutive matches with early strikes: the second-minute goal against Croatia in a 4-1 win on Tuesday, and another second-minute goal away to England in a 3-2 victory on Sept. 26. He is also considered a contender for the Ballon d'Or and has carried that form into his club season with Barcelona, the defending La Liga champion.

Spain's result against Czechia keeps intact one of the longest unbeaten streaks in the national team's history, reinforcing their status as one of the dominant sides in international football following their World Cup success.