The Spain thrashed humble Andorra 5-0 this Wednesday (5), in a friendly to prepare for Euro 2024, in Germany, a match in which Mikel Oyarzabal scored three goals and debutants Ayoze Pérez and Ferran Torres also found the net.
Against their modest neighbor, the Spanish had no difficulties nine days before their debut in the European Championship, against Croatia, on June 15, in Berlin, in the so-called ‘group of death’ completed by Italy and Albania.
With a starting lineup that was missing many of its key players (Rodri, Carvajal, Yamal and Williams…), ‘La Roja’ showed all its confidence, especially Oyarzabal, captain of Real Sociedad and scorer of a hat-trick ( 53′, 66′ and 73′).
“I had never scored three goals as a professional, today I was lucky enough to score them and I’m happy with that,” said Oyarzabal.
Also leaving the field with a smile on his face was Betis striker Ayoze, making his national team debut at the age of 30, who took advantage of his opportunity as a starter with a great goal (24′). He controlled the ball with his back to the box and made a spectacular shot.
“The night went very well, very well rounded, with a goal and an assist. I’m really enjoying this experience, the reception given by everyone was very good and I’m offering my grain of sand, showing that I can contribute”, said Ayoze.
Ferran Torres, with a lack of confidence after a very irregular season at Barcelona, closed the account in the final stretch (81).
It won’t be easy for De la Fuente, who will have to reduce his squad from 29 to 26 players before Friday.
Another who also debuted was Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, 20, a revelation for the Catalan team along with Lamine Yamal, 16, and Pau Cubarsí, 17, who are also part of the Roja list.
Another Barça player, Pedri, 21 years old, who played his first match for the national team since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, due to several injuries, showed a good level.
Spain, three times European champions (1964, 2008 and 2012), will play a second friendly on Saturday, against Northern Ireland, before flying to Germany to begin their fight for their fourth title.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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