Spain sealed their place at the top of the group with a 2-1 victory over Denmark in the UEFA Nations League.
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Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Pérez found the back of the net for Spain, while Gustav Isaksen scored for Denmark, but the late goal was not enough for a comeback.
Despite the defeat, Denmark’s manager Brian Riemer will be hoping his side can avoid defeat in their final group match against Serbia to progress to the knockout stage.
Denmark Player Ratings:
Kasper Schmeichel (7): A quiet game with only two saves, but should have done better for both goals conceded.
Alexander Bah (7): Solid performance in defense, excelling in his duel with Marc Cucurella.
Joachim Andersen (7): A decent showing but ended the match with a booking, missing the next match.
Jannik Vestergaard (5.5): Sluggish and weak in defense, despite winning duels.
Victor Kristiansen (6.5): More involved in attack but failed to deliver quality crosses.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (6): A lackluster performance, with a needless booking.
Christian Nørgaard (6): Good passing, but struggled defensively.
Morten Hjulmand (7.5): A standout with excellent defensive contributions and crucial tackles.
Christian Eriksen (7): Played well but lacked the support needed in attack.
Albert Grønbæk (6): Invisible in the game, unable to influence proceedings.
Rasmus Højlund (6): Isolated and ineffective, failing to register a shot.
Spain Player Ratings:
David Raya (7): Made some good saves but was caught out for Denmark’s goal after a poor decision.
Pedro Porro (8): A solid outing in defense and attack, showing why Spain can rely on him.
Daniel Vivian (6.5): A shaky performance, failing to control Denmark’s forwards.
Aymeric Laporte (8): Calm and composed at the back, solidifying his place in the team.
Marc Cucurella (9): A dominant performance, proving his worth as a reliable part of Spain’s defense.
Martín Zubimendi (7.5): A steady midfield presence, showing his value with excellent ball distribution.
Mikel Merino (7): A quieter game with no major contributions.
Mikel Oyarzabal (7.5): Scored the opening goal and was pivotal in Spain’s offensive play.
Dani Olmo (7.5): Played a key role in Spain’s second goal with a fantastic assist.
Alejandro Baena (7): Impressive until he was forced off with an injury.
Ayoze Pérez (8): Scored Spain’s second goal and had another great chance to extend the lead.
Substitutes:
Fabián Ruiz (6)
Álvaro Morata (5)
Nico Williams (6)
Marc Casadó (6)
Pedri (5.5)
Manager:
Luis De La Fuente (6)
