Match report

Spain Secures Narrow Win Over Denmark 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Spain
Spain
1–0
FT
Denmark
Denmark
Oct 12, 2024

Spain secured a narrow victory over Denmark with a 1-0 win in their UEFA Nations League match. The game was marked by a single decisive goal from Martín Zubimendi late in the match. Despite Denmark's efforts and multiple yellow cards, Spain managed to hold on to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Spain defeated Denmark 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League
  • • Goal by Martín Zubimendi in the 79th minute
  • • Denmark received multiple yellow cards: M. Hjulmand, V. Kristiansen, A. Bah, and Victor Nelsson
  • • Spain made substitutions including A. Baena for M. Oyarzabal and M. Merino for Pedri

Lineups

Spain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 2 Pedro Porro (D)
  • 5 Dani Vivian (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 18 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 20 Pedri (M)
  • 21 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)
  • 7 Álvaro Morata (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Álex Baena
  • 6 Mikel Merino
  • 9 Joselu
  • 19 Sergio Gómez
  • 22 Aleix García
  • 4 Pau Torres
  • 11 Bryan Zaragoza
  • 23 Robert Sánchez
  • 15 Pau Cubarsí
  • 13 Álex Remiro
  • 12 Óscar Mingueza
  • 17 Marc Cucurella

Denmark

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 4 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 18 A. Bah (M)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 17 V. Kristiansen (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (F)
  • 12 K. Dolberg (F)
  • 7 A. Grønbæk (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Y. Poulsen
  • 8 G. Isaksen
  • 9 R. Højlund
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 2 A. Sørensen
  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 15 P. Dorgu
  • 5 J. Mæhle
  • 14 M. Bidstrup
  • 6 J. Stage
  • 22 F. Rønnow
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    23' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hjulmand

    Foul

  2. Spain
    62' Spain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: A. Baena
  3. Spain
    62' Spain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedri · On: M. Merino
  4. Denmark
    73' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: Y. Poulsen
  5. Denmark
    73' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: G. Isaksen
  6. Denmark
    78' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gronbaek · On: R. Hojlund
  7. Spain
    79' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    Martín Zubimendi
  8. Denmark
    85' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    V. Kristiansen

    Foul

  9. Denmark
    88' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bah

    Foul

  10. Denmark
    90'+3 Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    Victor Nelsson

    Argument

  11. Spain
    90'+3 Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lamine Yamal · On: Sergio Gómez

Match Stats

Stat Spain Denmark
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 91% 82%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 3
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 633 401
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 0
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 576 329
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 12 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spain's goal by Martín Zubimendi in the 79th minute shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Denmark's accumulation of yellow cards, particularly towards the end of the match, hindered their ability to mount a comeback