Match report
Spain and Netherlands Draw 3-3 in Thrilling UEFA Nations League Clash
Spain
3–3
PEN
Netherlands
Mar 23, 2025
Spain and Netherlands produced a thrilling 3-3 draw in their UEFA Nations League encounter. The match saw both teams exchange goals, with standout performances from M. Oyarzabal and M. Depay. The game featured multiple turning points and a tense conclusion that left both sets of fans exhilarated.
Key Facts
- • Spain 3–3 Netherlands
- • M. Oyarzabal scored twice for Spain (8' and 67')
- • M. Depay scored a penalty for Netherlands (54')
- • Xavi Simons scored a late penalty for Netherlands (109')
- • Lamine Yamal scored a crucial goal for Spain (103')
Lineups
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Unai Simón (G)
- 12 Óscar Mingueza (D)
- 5 Robin Le Normand (D)
- 14 Dean Huijsen (D)
- 22 Marc Cucurella (D)
- 18 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
- 19 Lamine Yamal (M)
- 10 Dani Olmo (M)
- 17 Nico Williams (M)
- 21 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Ferran Torres
- 6 Mikel Merino
- 20 Pedri
- 2 Pedro Porro
- 15 Aleix García
- 16 Álex Baena
- 3 Álex Grimaldo
- 13 Álex Remiro
- 7 Álvaro Morata
- 1 David Raya
- 4 Raúl Asencio
- 9 Samu Aghehowa
Netherlands
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
- 2 L. Geertruida (D)
- 6 J. van Hecke (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 5 I. Maatsen (D)
- 14 T. Reijnders (M)
- 21 F. de Jong (M)
- 12 J. Frimpong (M)
- 19 J. Kluivert (M)
- 11 C. Gakpo (M)
- 10 M. Depay (F)
Substitutes
- 17 N. Lang
- 7 X. Simons
- 18 D. Malen
- 9 B. Brobbey
- 16 K. Taylor
- 8 T. Koopmeiners
- 13 N. Olij
- 20 M. Wieffer
- 15 M. de Ligt
- 23 M. Flekken
- 22 Y. Baas
Timeline
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8' Spain Goal · PenaltyM. Oyarzabal
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53' Spain Card · Yellow CardRobin Le Normand
Foul
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54' Netherlands Goal · PenaltyM. Depay
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60' Netherlands Card · Yellow CardM. Depay
Foul
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67' Spain Goal · Normal GoalM. Oyarzabal
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69' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: F. Torres
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77' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Gakpo · On: N. Lang
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78' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Kluivert · On: Xavi Simons
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78' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Geertruida · On: D. Malen
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79' Netherlands Goal · Normal GoalI. Maatsen · Assist: Xavi Simons
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84' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Ruiz · On: M. Merino
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84' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Olmo · On: Pedri
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94' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: P. Porro
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101' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Depay · On: B. Brobbey
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103' Spain Goal · Normal GoalLamine Yamal · Assist: Dean Huijsen
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105' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5Off: Frenkie de Jong · On: K. Taylor
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108' Spain Card · Yellow CardUnai Simón
Foul
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109' Netherlands Goal · PenaltyXavi Simons
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110' Netherlands subst · Substitution 6Off: T. Reijnders · On: T. Koopmeiners
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117' Spain subst · Substitution 6Off: Nico Williams · On: A. Baena
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120'+11 Netherlands Goal · Missed PenaltyD. Malen
Penalty Shootout
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120'+12 Spain Goal · PenaltyPedri
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Spain | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 88% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 715 | 601 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 9 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 632 | 526 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 11 |
| Saves | 7 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Oyarzabal opened the scoring for Spain with a penalty in the 8th minute, giving Spain an early lead.
- ▸ M. Depay equalized for the Netherlands with a penalty in the 54th minute, leveling the score and igniting the visitors' momentum.
- ▸ Lamine Yamal's goal in the 103rd minute seemed to secure the win for Spain, but Xavi Simons' late penalty in the 109th minute ensured a dramatic draw.