Match report
Spain Defeats Denmark 2-1 in UEFA Nations League
Denmark
1–2
FT
Spain
Nov 15, 2024
Spain emerged victorious against Denmark with a 2-1 scoreline in the UEFA Nations League. Mikel Oyarzabal and Alvaro Perez scored for Spain, while Gabriel Isaksen found the net for Denmark. Despite a spirited comeback, Denmark could not overcome Spain's early lead.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Denmark 1–2 Spain
- • Goals: Mikel Oyarzabal (15'), Alvaro Perez (58') for Spain; Gabriel Isaksen (84') for Denmark
- • Yellow Cards: Christian Norgaard (33'), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (79') for Denmark; Mikel Oyarzabal (74'), Alvaro Morata (90') for Spain
- • Substitutions: Gabriel Isaksen, Christian Norgaard, and others for Denmark; Alvaro Baena, Alvaro Morata, and others for Spain
Lineups
Denmark
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 18 A. Bah (D)
- 2 J. Andersen (D)
- 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
- 17 V. Kristiansen (D)
- 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
- 15 C. Nørgaard (M)
- 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
- 10 C. Eriksen (F)
- 9 R. Højlund (F)
- 7 A. Grønbæk (F)
Substitutes
- 8 G. Isaksen
- 14 M. Damsgaard
- 12 K. Dolberg
- 11 A. Skov Olsen
- 13 P. Dorgu
- 5 M. Roerslev
- 16 M. Hermansen
- 19 J. Wind
- 4 V. Nelsson
- 20 Y. Poulsen
- 22 P. Vindahl
- 6 M. Frendrup
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 2 Pedro Porro (D)
- 5 Dani Vivian (D)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 17 Marc Cucurella (D)
- 18 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 6 Mikel Merino (M)
- 21 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)
- 10 Dani Olmo (M)
- 16 Álex Baena (M)
- 9 Ayoze Pérez (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Fabián Ruiz
- 7 Álvaro Morata
- 11 Nico Williams
- 15 Marc Casadó
- 20 Pedri
- 12 Óscar Mingueza
- 3 Álex Grimaldo
- 22 Samu Aghehowa
- 19 Yeremy Pino
- 23 Robert Sánchez
- 13 Álex Remiro
- 4 Aitor Paredes
Timeline
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15' Spain Goal · Normal GoalM. Oyarzabal · Assist: A. Perez
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33' Denmark Card · Yellow CardC. Norgaard
Foul
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58' Spain Goal · Normal GoalA. Perez · Assist: D. Olmo
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61' Denmark subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Gronbaek · On: G. Isaksen
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61' Denmark subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Norgaard · On: M. Damsgaard
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62' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Baena · On: F. Ruiz
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69' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Perez · On: A. Morata
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70' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Olmo · On: Nico Williams
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70' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: Marc Casadó
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74' Spain Card · Yellow CardM. Oyarzabal
Time wasting
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79' Denmark Card · Yellow CardP. Hojbjerg
Foul
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79' Denmark subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hojlund · On: K. Dolberg
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79' Denmark subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Eriksen · On: A. Skov Olsen
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80' Spain subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Merino · On: Pedri
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84' Denmark Goal · Normal GoalG. Isaksen
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87' Denmark subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Kristiansen · On: Patrick Dorgu
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90' Spain Card · Yellow CardA. Morata
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Denmark | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 461 | 531 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 392 | 455 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spain took an early lead when Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the 15th minute, assisted by Alvaro Perez, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Spain doubled their lead in the 58th minute with Alvaro Perez's goal, further cementing their control over the game.
- ▸ Denmark's late goal by Gabriel Isaksen in the 84th minute provided a brief glimmer of hope, but it was not enough to overcome Spain's earlier dominance.