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Nations League & Women's Champions League Roundup: Spain Set Historic 40-Match Unbeaten Record, England Win in Czechia
Spain made history by extending their unbeaten streak to 40 matches with a 4-1 win over Croatia, while England defeated Czechia 2-0 and Arsenal Women drew 2-2 against Paris FC.
Spain recorded a historic 4-1 home victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League in Seville. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 2nd minute before Dion Drena Beljo equalized for Croatia in the 27th minute. Yamal then set up Marc Pubill to restore Spain's lead in the 30th minute, added his second goal of the night in the 62nd minute, and Nico Williams rounded off the scoring in the 88th minute. The win made Spain the first international team to go 40 matches unbeaten across all competitions.
Elsewhere in UEFA Nations League A Group 3, England earned a 2-0 away victory against Czechia. The hosts were reduced to 10 men in the 25th minute when Pavel Šulc was sent off following a VAR review for a challenge on Elliott Anderson. Anthony Gordon broke the deadlock in the 47th minute by heading home a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. England captain Harry Kane sealed the victory in the 69th minute with a low finish, scoring his 87th international goal for his country.
In the UEFA Women's Champions League, Arsenal Women were held to a 2-2 draw away against Paris FC on Matchday 2 of the league phase at Stade Jean-Bouin. Alessia Russo opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 40th minute, and Georgia Stanway doubled their advantage in the 50th minute. Clara Mateo pulled a goal back for Paris FC in the 72nd minute before Maeline Mendy converted an 86th-minute penalty following a handball by Leah Williamson to split the points.
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Nations League · Spain · England · Lamine Yamal · Harry Kane
Competition: UEFA Nations League