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Switzerland overthrew Spain; Portugal beat the Czech Republic Switzerland overthrew Spain; Portugal beat the Czech Republic

Switzerland overthrew strong Spain in the UEFA Nations League. The victory of the Swiss fighters was 2-1 in the match played in Zaragoza. It was Spain’s first defeat in five group games. Manuel Akanji and Briel Mbolo scored for Spain. After 2018, Spain’s streak of 22 unbeaten matches at home also ended.

Coach Luis Enrique fielded six Barcelona players in the starting line-up. The midfield trio Pedri, Gavi and Sergio Busquets enter the field. Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio, PSG’s Pablo Sarabia and Ferran Torres were also the starting eleven. Manchester City star Akanji scored Spain’s first goal from a corner in the 21st minute. However, Spain reacted in the 55th minute with Jordi Alba. The consolation of the tie lasted three minutes. Briel Embolo has once again scored the ball in the Spain net. Spain stepped up their attack to fight back, but they were unsuccessful. Spain had 75% of the ball in the game but failed to score.

In the other group match, Portugal jumped to first place by beating the Czech Republic 4-0. Diego Dalot scored twice while Bruno Fernandes and Diego Jota scored twice each.

Portugal lead the group with 10 points after five games. Spain is second with eight points and Switzerland is third with six points. The Czech Republic is in last place with only four points.

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