Spain Maintain Perfect Record After Defeating Georgia (2–0)

Just hours after landing in Elche, a packed Martínez Valero Stadium (28,661 spectators) welcomed the Spanish national team for their first match since reclaiming the top spot in the FIFA World Ranking. Determined to prove they deserve that position, Spain took control from the very first minute.

Their opponents, Georgia, adopted a cautious approach, well aware of Spain’s attacking potential—having conceded four goals against them in last year’s Euro Round of 16. The starting lineup included Ferran Torres, who, at 25, was celebrating his 50th international appearance.

The home side soon began creating clear chances. A well-worked move involving Zubimendi, Pino, and Oyarzabal ended with a header from the latter that narrowly missed the target. Moments later, Spain made no mistake. Pedri chipped a precise pass to Le Normand, who set it up for Yeremy Pino to score from close range.

The lead could have been extended when Mamardashvili brought down Ferran Torres in the box, conceding a penalty, but the Georgian goalkeeper redeemed himself by saving the spot-kick. Spain maintained their dominance and continued pressing until the referee blew for half-time.

After the break, Oyarzabal created a brilliant individual effort, cutting into the box before seeing his shot blocked by the keeper. Around the 53rd minute, La Roja were twice denied by the woodwork—first through Pedro Porro’s curling left-footed attempt that struck the far post, and then through Oyarzabal’s rebound effort.

The Real Sociedad forward would eventually make amends with a spectacular free-kick, sending a powerful left-footed shot into the top corner beyond the goalkeeper’s reach. De la Fuente introduced several substitutes to keep up the intensity and sustain the team’s dominance, though no further goals followed.

With this victory, Spain remain top of the group, boasting eleven goals scored and none conceded. They continue their perfect qualifying campaign, which will resume in a few days in Valladolid against Bulgaria.