UEFA Nations League
Czech Republic 0 – 2 Spain FT
Spain have won all five of their Nations League games [Getty Images]
World champions Spain extended their winning run to 12 games as they cruised past 10-man Czech Republic in the Uefa Nations League.
Alex Baena gave them the lead in Prague with a 39th-minute penalty for handball against home midfielder Lukas Ambros.
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Crystal Palace’s Yeremy Pino thought he had doubled their advantage but his effort was disallowed for offside.
The Czechs went close to an equaliser when Adam Hlozek’s header hit the crossbar.
Not long after that they went down to 10 men when captain Ladislav Krejci was sent off in the 69th minute for a professional foul on Roberto Fernandez. The Wolves defender was shown a yellow card initially, but the decision was overturned by a video assistant referee (VAR) check.
Spain added an injury-time second when Marc Pubill won the ball on the edge of the box before slotting home.
Having extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 43 games, Spain – already assured of a place in the Nations League quarter-finals – host England in Sunday’s final group game, with the winner topping the standings.
