The Spanish national team once again demonstrated its high level by securing a convincing victory over Georgia. Even without the participation of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, who are considered two of the most outstanding players, the team maintained its attacking strength and confidence on the field.
Despite the absence of their usual leaders on the flanks, the Spaniards created numerous dangerous chances near the opponent’s goal. During the period played without Yamal and Williams, the team not only maintained its scoring ability but also posted an impressive goal difference of 13:0. This further underscores that the team’s success is built not on individual stars, but on the cohesive work of the entire squad.
Ahead of the match against Georgia, the starting lineup was almost beyond question. Due to numerous injuries and forced substitutions, the coaching staff relied on proven performers. As a result, eight players who featured in the previous big win in Konya appeared again in the starting lineup. New faces included Cubarsí, Ferran, and Yeremi, but this did not affect the team’s recognizable style of play.
However, penalty execution remains a concern. This time, with the score at 1–0, Ferran was given the right to take the spot kick, although originally it was supposed to be Oyarzabal, the team’s recognized penalty specialist. The decision to give the ball to the player who was fouled resulted in a miss. Out of their last six penalties, Spain have converted only three, with a different player taking each attempt. Misses came from Morata, Pedri, and Ferran, while Bryan Zaragoza, Oyarzabal, and Lamine Yamal were successful. Such rotation does not foster stability, especially ahead of major tournaments.
In the second half, Spain noticeably picked up the pace. Ferran and Oyarzabal came close to extending the lead, but lacked precision. In the 52nd minute, the ball hit the woodwork twice in quick succession after shots from Pedro Porro and Oyarzabal, but the score remained unchanged.
From the opening minutes, Spain fully controlled the game. The Georgian coach had noted the difference in class between the teams even before the kickoff. Georgia tried to organize their defense and relied on quick counterattacks involving Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but their plan only worked partially. After Oyarzabal’s first goal from a free kick, Georgia’s defense finally gave way. That goal was a real highlight of the match and further confirmed Oyarzabal’s growing importance to the national team.
A Paris Saint-Germain player, who had been sidelined since September due to injury, appeared on the field for the visitors. His return had little impact—he was unable to threaten either the Spanish defense or goalkeeper Unai Simón. By the 68th minute, he was substituted, and the Georgian team shifted its focus to the upcoming match against Turkey.
