Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Román De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) for a recap of Spain's latest triumph in the UEFA Nations League and a round-up of all the other news making waves in Spain during this elongated international window.
We start with La Roja, who defeated Czechia in Oviedo to maintain their 100% record at the start of this Nations League campaign. Lamine was off the mark quickest once again, netting a golazo inside six minutes. We laud his impressive form, and discuss the rotations made by Luis de La Fuente for this match, which saw debuts for Iván Fresneda and Roberto Fernández. We also look ahead to the return trip to Croatia, which might not be as tough an assignment as it appeared, following their hammering by England on home soil.
In Part 2, we get out teeth into the two sagas that have dominated this parón de selecciones, including Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the Portuguese camp and Pep Guardiola breaking his silence on the Manchester City verdict: is his legacy tainted by the whole affair?
We end with Rayo Vallecano back at Vallecas, but it not being the positive news it should be. Fans vandalised the directors' box and the club issued a stern comunicado in response. The tension between the fans and the president shows no sign of easing any time soon.
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