The striker begins the scoring in an electric contest, again proving that he finds the net whenever the team asks for a response. His early finish set the tone for a game that swung with momentum and energy from the opening whistle.
Spain defeated Scotland 2-0 at La Cartuja in Seville, with Álvaro Morata and Oihan Sancet finding the back of the net to secure the victory and block Scotland from mathematically qualifying for the 2024 European Championship in Germany. The threat from the visitors, led by a set-piece that produced a free-kick goal from Scott McTominay, briefly unsettled the home side after a foul by Jack Hendry that referee Serdar Gözübüyük ruled against. Still, the Roja responded decisively as the match evolved, aided by the strategic changes made by Luis de la Fuente during the game, which helped re-energize Spain after an uneasy stretch. The result strengthens Spain’s top position in the group and leaves the national team just a single win away from confirming their place in the next Euros.
The summary of Spain vs. Scotland here
Midfielders Bryan Zaragoza and Fran García, brought on at halftime, injected pace and width to Spain’s left flank in the second period. While their introductions intensified Spain’s attacking options, clear-cut chances remained scarce until Morata broke through with the game’s first on-target shot after the break. The goal pierced the Scottish rearguard that Steve Clarke had laboured to structure, bending the balance in Spain’s favor and forcing Scotland into a more reactive stance. After that breakthrough, a rapid sequence of events exposed vulnerabilities in the visitors’ defense, culminating in a moment of miscommunication that saw Sancet play a sharp pass into a dangerous area and Hickey capitalise with a potential goal opportunity that ultimately did not alter the scoreline.
Next up, GOAL discusses the scorers for the Spanish national team in the match against the British.
Source: Goal