Spain move top of Group 2 with win over Czech Republic
Spain move one point ahead of Portugal in League A Group 2.
Spain won a second successive UEFA Nations League match on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic while rivals Portugal conceded a goal after just 57 seconds to lose to Switzerland.
Spain went in front in Malaga after 24 minutes when a perfectly-weighted pass by Marco Asensio released Carlos Soler to score.
"I hope to return in the next international window and go to the World Cup," said Soler.
"But now I only think of going on vacation. It's been a very tough season, which started with the Tokyo Olympics. I have made many dreams come true, but I hope to make many more come true."
Pablo Sarabia added the second on 75 minutes as Spain got the better of a Czech side against whom they had drawn 2-2 in Prague last week.
Despite the win, Spain were indebted to some fine saves by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.
He thwarted an 18th-minute strike from Vaclav Cerny and, two minutes later, denied Jan Kuchta.
Spain are now one point ahead of Portugal in League A Group 2.






