Luis Enrique’s Spain take flight in the Nations League with Qatar on the horizon

The present of the spanish selection It’s linked to his presence in the UEFA Nations League. However, the World Cup in Qatar is fast approaching and, inexorably, we have to think about the big event. For the same reason, victory over the Czech Republic is good for gaining confidence in the future. Playing at La Rosaleda, Malaga (a stadium Manuel Pellegrini knows more than well), the European Reds beat the Czechs 2-0 and lead Group 2 of League A.

Luis Enrique continues to test players to confirm his idea. The former Barcelona coach does not change the 4-3-3. While he kept criticized defender Eric García in the starting line-up, the attack consisted of Asensio, Morata and Dani Olmo. In the first half, when they had 78% possession, they took the lead through Carlos Soler. The midfielder made it 1-0 in 24 minutes.

The Spanish team, without being dazzling, outdid their rivals and ended up justifying the victory. In the 75th minute, it was 2-0 with a goal from Pablo Sarabia, following up an expedition from Ferran Torres at the far post.

It was enough for Spain takes the lead in its zone with eight points. They remain unbeaten after four games, with two wins and two draws. He took advantage of the defeat of Portugal, in the other duel of the group. Without Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese traveled to Switzerland and fell by the minimum count. In the first minute of the match, Haris Seferovic converted for the Swiss. The one to start for the Swiss was Ricardo Rodríguez, a winger with a Chilean mother, who was substituted in the 79th minute. Portugal finished second, with seven.

Another interesting game of the day was the Scandinavian classic between Norway and Sweden. For group 4 of league B, the Norwegians won 3-2, largely thanks to the contribution of their star: Erling Haaland. The young striker, a brand new Manchester City signing for next season, netted two goals and one assist.

Former Borussia Dortmund made it 1-0 in 10 minutes. So they went to break. In the 54th minute, the striker made it 2-0, thanks to a penalty. The yellow box reduced the gap with the delivery of Emil Forsberg, in the 62nd minute. But Norway regained the 3-1 thanks to a header from Alexander Sorloth, in the 77th minute, after a cross from Haaland. In additional time, Viktor Gyökeres converted for the visit.

After four presentations, Norway leads its zone with 10 points, assisted by Serbia (Brazil’s rivals in the World Cup), which has seven. By the way, Haaland was installed as the striker of the tournament, with five goals.