Spain 2-0 Georgia
Spain have made it three wins from three in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, having disposed of Georgia of their conflict on the on the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in Elche.
Luis de la Fuente additional risked the ire of Barcelona and their supporters by beginning Pedri, though it paid dividends within the early levels. He delivered an exquisite move into the trail of Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand, who performed it throughout to Yeremy Pino to internet the opening purpose of the match.
Quickly after that second, Spain had a wonderful alternative to make it 2-0 when Ferran Torres was fouled by Giorgi Mamardashvili contained in the penalty space, however after stepping up himself, he noticed his effort denied by the previous Valencia goalkeeper.
Spain nearly had a second eight minutes into the second when Pedro Porro’s curling effort struck the far submit, with Mikel Oyarzabal additionally hitting the woodwork moments later. Nevertheless, the latter was to not be denied, as he netted simply past the hour mark in Elche. From a free-kick, the Actual Sociedad man smashed dwelling from the sting of the Georgia penalty space, which left Mamardashvili with completely no likelihood.
Ferran sought to turn into the third attacker of the night to get on the scoresheet, however late on, he was as soon as once more denied by Mamardashvili, who had a powerful displaying on his return to Spain regardless of conceding that penalty, which he subsequently made up for instantly after.
Spain take one other step in the direction of securing World Cup place
Spain weren’t as damaging as they’ve been prior to now in opposition to Georgia, nevertheless it was by no means more likely to be the case with out Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. Nonetheless, it was a powerful efficiency from Luis de la Fuente’s aspect, who’re again in motion on Tuesday in opposition to Bulgaria, this time in Valladolid.