Spain and Portugal played an entertaining 1-1 draw.
Álvaro Morata has a fantastic effort at goal. AOP
The League of Nations immediately offered a true Euroclassic in the opening round when Portugal and Spain met in Seville in the Iberian derby.
The duo together form the strongest candidate to host the 2030 World Cup, but now for 90 minutes the football leagues had to put their friendship on ice.
Cristiano Ronaldo started the match from the bench but there was still a lot of experience on the field side because Sergio Busquets rose to third in La Roja’s statistics with his 134th international game.
Ronaldok also jumped into the grass an hour after the game. At the same time, CR7 won their 187th international game.
Despite the veterans, the day belonged to the juniors. Only 17 years old Gavi manages the midfield and, with his magnificent solo run, kicked off Spain’s opening goal.
The star of Barça cut off first João Cancelon over-optimistic input and immediately set off to rewind the empty space. When the Lusitans finally tried to harass the savvy in the corner, he slammed the perfect pass Pablo Sarabia.
This still saw Álvaro Moratan free on the rear post. Morata’s ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends.
Morata climbed at the same time Emilio Butragueñon alongside the seventh best scorer in the history of the Reds.
Gavin were very close to putting themselves one up after 81 minutes as Portugal got through on the left, but failing in concentration, he shot the ball wide. This time, João Cancelo escaped on his side and served the substitute Ricardo Hortalle. The Braga striker passed the goalkeeper Unai Simónin with his shot.
Even after that Jordi Alballa was still open for the home side to secure a victory, but the kit got a free kick past the keeper.
Due to a 1-1 draw, the Czech Republic rose to the top of the A2 block, knocking down Switzerland 2-1.