Spain Triumphs 1-0 Against Denmark With Zubimendi's Late Goal In Nations League Match

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Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Denmark in Murcia, thanks to Martin Zubimendi's decisive goal in the 79th minute. This win allowed Spain to surpass Denmark and claim the top spot in their Nations League group. The Danish team managed to keep Spain at bay for most of the match, but Zubimendi's late volley slipped past Kasper Schmeichel, giving La Roja their second win and a one-point lead in League A Group 4.

Denmark started aggressively at Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia. In the third minute, Kasper Dolberg connected with Christian Eriksen's pass, testing Spain's goalkeeper David Raya. Meanwhile, Spain captain Alvaro Morata narrowly missed scoring from an Alejandro Grimaldo cross in the 21st minute. Just before halftime, Lamine Yamal outpaced Rasmus Kristensen but failed to challenge Schmeichel.

Spain showed more intent after the break but had to wait until the 68th minute for a significant chance. Schmeichel made a crucial save from Morata's close-range effort. The breakthrough came with just 11 minutes remaining when Victor Nelsson's header fell to Zubimendi, who volleyed home from the edge of the box.

Under Luis de la Fuente, Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 13 matches across all competitions, with 11 wins and two draws. Their last defeat was a 1-0 loss to Colombia in March during a friendly match. In this game, Spain recorded an expected goals (xG) of 1.55 and matched their highest shot count in a Nations League game with 25 attempts.

In contrast, Lars Knudsen's Denmark struggled significantly in the second half. They failed to register any shots during this period and ended the match with an xG of just 0.1 from three total shots—the lowest by any team in a Nations League fixture for the 2024-25 season.

Spain’s victory not only highlighted their attacking prowess but also showcased their defensive resilience against Denmark’s initial pressure. This result strengthens their position at the top of League A Group 4 as they continue their impressive form under de la Fuente’s guidance.