Match report

Serbia and Spain Draw 0-0 in UEFA Nations League

Serbia
Serbia
0–0
FT
Spain
Spain
Sep 5, 2024

Serbia and Spain clashed in a tightly contested match in the UEFA Nations League, resulting in a goalless draw. Both teams exhibited robust defensive strategies, with Serbia's solid defense holding off Spain's potent attack. Multiple substitutions were made by both sides, but neither could break the deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Serbia 0–0 Spain
  • • Serbia's S. Eraković and Spain's A. Pérez received yellow cards early in the match
  • • Spain made several substitutions, including A. Grimaldo and M. Oyarzabal, but failed to find the back of the net
  • • Serbia's D. Carvajal and Robin Le Normand were also cautioned for fouls
  • • Lamine Yamal and D. Olmo of Spain received yellow cards in the second half

Lineups

Serbia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Rajković (G)
  • 16 S. Eraković (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 3 S. Pavlović (D)
  • 2 K. Nedeljković (M)
  • 17 I. Ilić (M)
  • 10 S. Lukić (M)
  • 7 V. Birmančević (M)
  • 11 L. Samardžić (F)
  • 14 A. Živković (F)
  • 8 L. Jović (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 J. Šimić
  • 19 K. Belić
  • 20 M. Grujić
  • 9 P. Ratkov
  • 21 S. Mitrović
  • 13 A. Terzić
  • 22 M. Aleksić
  • 12 M. Ilić
  • 6 S. Babić
  • 18 Đ. Jovanović
  • 23 A. Jovanović

Spain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 2 Dani Carvajal (D)
  • 3 Robin Le Normand (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 22 Marc Cucurella (D)
  • 6 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 19 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 10 Dani Olmo (M)
  • 17 Nico Williams (M)
  • 15 Ayoze Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Álex Grimaldo
  • 21 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 20 Pedri
  • 11 Ferran Torres
  • 9 Joselu
  • 5 Pepelu
  • 18 Aleix García
  • 7 Yeremy Pino
  • 13 Álex Remiro
  • 4 Pau Torres
  • 16 Óscar Mingueza
  • 23 Robert Sánchez

Timeline

  1. Serbia
    5' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Eraković

    Foul

  2. Spain
    21' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    A. Perez

    Foul

  3. Spain
    27' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    D. Carvajal

    Argument

  4. Spain
    41' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    Lamine Yamal

    Foul

  5. Serbia
    43' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    Veljko Birmančević

    Foul

  6. Serbia
    46' Serbia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Eraković · On: J. Šimić
  7. Spain
    56' Spain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cucurella · On: A. Grimaldo
  8. Spain
    57' Spain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Perez · On: M. Oyarzabal
  9. Spain
    59' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    Robin Le Normand

    Off the ball foul

  10. Serbia
    62' Serbia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andrija Živković · On: K. Belic
  11. Spain
    67' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    D. Olmo

    Foul

  12. Serbia
    69' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    K. Belic

    Foul

  13. Serbia
    74' Serbia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Jović · On: Marko Grujić
  14. Serbia
    74' Serbia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Samardzic · On: P. Ratkov
  15. Spain
    76' Spain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ruiz · On: Pedri
  16. Spain
    82' Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nico Williams · On: F. Torres
  17. Spain
    82' Spain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Olmo · On: Joselu
  18. Serbia
    85' Serbia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Ilic · On: S. Mitrovic

Match Stats

Stat Serbia Spain
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 73% 91%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 21
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 227 611
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 1 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 12
Possession 26% 74%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 165 556
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Serbia's early yellow card for S. Eraković (5') set the tone for a physical match, with both teams trading fouls and cautionary cards
  • ▸ Spain's multiple substitutions in the second half, including A. Grimaldo and M. Oyarzabal, attempted to break the deadlock but were thwarted by Serbia's organized defense