Spain secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Switzerland in a UEFA Nations League match that featured dramatic moments and a last-minute penalty.
Also Read: UNL Match Report! Spain vs Switzerland Match Updates, News and Scores (18th November, 2024)
The game, a dead rubber for both teams, began with Spain taking a 1-0 lead into halftime thanks to Yéremy Pino’s first-half goal.
The second half was filled with excitement. Switzerland leveled the score with Joël Monteiro’s strike just after the hour mark, but Spain quickly regained the lead through Bryan Gil.
With just five minutes remaining, Swiss substitute Andi Zeqiri converted a penalty to equalize, setting up a tense finish.
It seemed the game would end in a draw until Zaragoza was awarded and calmly converted a penalty in injury time, securing the win for Spain.
Spain Player Ratings:
Álex Remiro – 7: Did not face any serious challenges during the 45 minutes he played.
Óscar Mingueza – 6.5: Solid defensively but lacked involvement going forward.
Pau Cubarsí – 7: Played a key defensive role, including blocking shots and making interceptions.
Aitor Paredes – 6.5: Played well but was unable to convert a chance for the winning goal.
Alejandro Grimaldo – 8: Spain’s standout performer, contributing both defensively and offensively with a couple of shots on goal.
Marc Casadó – 7.5: Played the full match and was excellent in midfield, completing most duels and passes with precision.
Fabián Ruiz – 7: Worked hard but gave away a late penalty that almost cost Spain.
Pedri – 7: Played well overall but missed a penalty that was followed up by Pino’s goal.
Yéremy Pino – 7.5: Scored an important goal and was alert to follow up on the penalty miss.
Álvaro Morata – 7: Contributed to the team with his off-the-ball movement but was substituted at halftime.
Nico Williams – 6.5: Was a constant threat but struggled with finishing his chances.
Substitutes:
Robert Sánchez – 5
Samu Omorodion – 6
Bryan Gil – 8
Bryan Zaragoza – 8
Pablo Barrios – 6
Manager:
Luis De La Fuente – 8: Made key substitutions and kept his side focused for the win.
Switzerland Player Ratings:
Yvon Mvogo – 8.5: The standout player for Switzerland, making 5 crucial saves, including a penalty save.
Edimilson Fernandes – 6: Struggled against Spain’s attack and was unable to contribute effectively.
Eray Cömert – 6.5: Quietly effective at keeping Morata under control but couldn’t prevent the Spanish resurgence.
Ricardo Rodríguez – 6: Was caught out of position at times and failed to make a significant impact.
Miro Muheim – 6: Had a tough time defensively and was often caught out of position.
Remo Freuler – 6.5: Had a quiet game, rarely influencing the match or the midfield.
Granit Xhaka – 6.5: Chased the Spanish midfielders for much of the game but struggled to make an impact.
Filip Ugrinić – 5: Was ineffective during his 45-minute appearance.
Simon Sohm – 5.5: Showed little threat offensively, failing to make an impact with his shots.
Dereck Kutesa – 5.5: Had a subdued performance and never looked like troubling the Spanish defense.
Zeki Amdouni – 5: A poor first-half performance and was substituted at halftime.
Substitutes:
Joël Monteiro – 7: Played a key role in Switzerland’s equalizer with his goal.
Andi Zeqiri – 7: Scored the penalty that leveled the score late on.
Vincent Sierro – 6
Fabian Rieder – 6
Noah Okafor – 6
Manager:
Murat Yakin – 7: Managed his team well despite the loss, making timely substitutions.
