Match report

Spain Secures 2-0 Win Over Georgia in World Cup Qualifiers

Spain
Spain
2–0
FT
Georgia
Georgia
Oct 11, 2025

Spain secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Georgia in their World Cup Qualifiers match, thanks to goals from Y. Pino and M. Oyarzabal. Despite a VAR intervention cancelling a penalty early on, Spain maintained their dominance throughout the game. This result solidifies Spain's position in the group, showcasing their strength and tactical superiority.

Key Facts

  • • Spain defeated Georgia 2-0 in World Cup Qualifiers
  • • Y. Pino scored the opening goal in the 24th minute, assisted by Robin Le Normand
  • • M. Oyarzabal sealed the win with a goal in the 64th minute
  • • VAR cancelled a penalty for Spain in the 7th minute involving F. Torres
  • • P. Porro received a yellow card in the 11th minute for a foul
  • • Spain made multiple substitutions, including Pablo Barrios, M. Llorente, and A. Garcia

Lineups

Spain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 U. Simon (G)
  • 12 P. Porro (D)
  • 3 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 4 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 22 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 6 M. Merino (M)
  • 18 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 20 Pedri (M)
  • 11 F. Torres (F)
  • 21 M. Oyarzabal (F)
  • 7 Y. Pino (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Raya
  • 13 A. Remiro
  • 2 J. de Frutos
  • 5 D. Vivian
  • 8 A. Garcia
  • 9 B. Iglesias
  • 10 J. Rodriguez
  • 14 M. Llorente
  • 15 P. Barrios
  • 16 A. Baena
  • 17 A. Grimaldo
  • 19 Samu

Georgia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 2 O. Kakabadze (D)
  • 5 S. Goglichidze (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 3 L. Dvali (D)
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili (D)
  • 17 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 6 G. Kochorashvili (M)
  • 15 A. Mekvabishvili (M)
  • 22 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Kereselidze
  • 23 L. Gugeshashvili
  • 8 B. Zivzivadze
  • 9 G. Guliashvili
  • 10 Z. Davitashvili
  • 11 S. Lobjanidze
  • 14 G. Kvernadze
  • 16 I. Azarovi
  • 18 V. Mamuchashvili
  • 19 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 20 N. Gagnidze
  • 21 I. Gelashvili

Timeline

  1. Spain
    7' Spain Var · Penalty cancelled
    F. Torres
  2. Spain
    11' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    P. Porro

    Foul

  3. Spain
    24' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Pino · Assist: Robin Le Normand
  4. Spain
    64' Spain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Pino · On: A. Baena
  5. Spain
    64' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Oyarzabal
  6. Spain
    65' Spain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: B. Iglesias
  7. Georgia
    69' Georgia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: Z. Davitashvili
  8. Georgia
    69' Georgia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: G. Kvernadze
  9. Georgia
    69' Georgia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: N. Gagnidze
  10. Spain
    74' Spain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedri · On: Pablo Barrios
  11. Spain
    75' Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Porro · On: M. Llorente
  12. Georgia
    80' Georgia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Kakabadze · On: I. Azarovi
  13. Spain
    81' Spain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: A. Garcia
  14. Georgia
    86' Georgia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mekvabishvili · On: V. Mamuchashvili

Match Stats

Stat Spain Georgia
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 93% 64%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 1
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 814 171
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 7 1
xG 3.54 0.01
Shots off Target 12 0
Possession 83% 17%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 755 110
Shots Inside Box 18 0
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early cancellation of a penalty by VAR did not deter Spain, as they maintained their composure and found the breakthrough through Y. Pino in the 24th minute.
  • ▸ M. Oyarzabal's goal in the 64th minute further cemented Spain's lead, ensuring a comfortable victory and showcasing their tactical flexibility throughout the match.