Spain v Czechia - UEFA Nations League result as Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Mikel Merino continue hosts' winning streak

Lamine Yamal scored an early goal in his third consecutive match as Spain battled to a 3-1 win over 10-man Czechia.

The teenage superstar had to wait six minutes for his opener this time, but curled home from the corner of the box to give the hosts a stunning lead in Oviedo.

The World Cup holders looked comfortable in the match, with David Raya, coming into the side in goal, having little to do as they dominated the ball.

Rodri doubled Spain's lead 10 minutes from the break, playing a neat one-two with Pedri via a deflection before rifling into the top corner.

Yamal and Alex Baena, the only remaining starters from Tuesday's win over Croatia, were both replaced at half-time, as Czechia finally began to grow into the game.

As the match settled into a lull after the substitutions, Jiri Slama found a goal back from nowhere, smashing home a first-time shot past Raya from a tight angle.

Czechia thought they had bagged a shock equaliser after Raya fumbled Ladislav Krejci's header to Ryan Naderi, who tapped home, only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul in the build-up.

Krejci picked up a booking for his protests, and saw red five minutes later for stopping a counterattack.

That buoyed Spain to hunt a third goal which they got after Victor Munoz raced the length of the pitch only to be denied by Antonin Kinsky. However, the ball fell to Mikel Merino, who tapped home into an empty net.

Spain travel to Croatia next, knowing a win guarantees a quarter-final spot, while Czechia go to Wembley to face England, still hunting their first points of the campaign.

Antonin Kinsky also got booked. I have no idea why, there was such a melee.

Forgotten in all of that was the fact that Victor Munoz produced a fantastic challenge and raced 70 yards up the pitch in no time to keep the move alive.

Now Fermin Lopez has been booked for diving in the box. That yellow card is seeing plenty of daylight now.

There's lots to unpack here. Ondrej Lingr got booked for a bit of a kick out minutes before the goal, and Stepan Chaloupek also saw yellow for cleaning out Roberto Fernandez in the build-up to the goal.

Chaloupek's foul is being checked by VAR and it was not a pretty tackle.

VAR decide it's not enough to be a straight red though.

Four minutes of added time, but it will end up being five or six.

And that will be that!

There are tackles flying all over the pitch, but Victor Munoz manages to get one that sends the ball goalwards.

He races into the box and sees his shot saved, but Mikel Merino is there to put the game to bed.

The Czech players collapse to the floor, exhausted.

That means that Ladislav Krejci will miss Czechia's trip to Wembley in a few days' time.

Victor Munoz looks to put the game to bed but his shot drifts narrowly wide with Antonin Kinsky static.

Czechia are down to 10 men!

Roberto Fernandez looked to twist away from Ladislav Krejci, who tugged his shirt back in response.

Stonewall yellow, and his second in about five minutes, so it is Czechia's second red card in as many games.

Replays show Stepan Chaloupek had his arms round a red shirt so the goal was rightly ruled out. That has spared David Raya's blushes big time.

Czechia press forward again, but get overenthusiastic and Michal Sadilek gets booked for a loose foul.

Ladislav Krejci had also picked up a booking for his protests following the disallowed goal.

Victor Munoz concedes a free-kick and Czechia can put the ball in the box once more.

Michal Sadilek finds Ladislav Krejci, whose header is spilled by David Raya and Ryan Naderi pokes home!

But the whistle goes! Not sure for what though, must've been a foul in the box.

Spain get away with one

Jiri Slama then shows his defensive acumen as he tracks back to deny Victor Munoz.

Spain make their final change as Martin Zubimendi replaces Rodri, who gets a warm round of applause.

Another couple of changes for Czechia. Michal Sadilek and Pavel Bucha replace Alex Kral and Matej Radosta.

Sadilek's first action is to take a free-kick but the cross is overhit and Czechia have to recycle.

David Raya gets a huge let-off!

He is out of position and passes the ball straight to Ondrej Lingr, but the winger's shot lacks power and Raya gets back into position to catch the ball as it rolled towards the previously vacant net.

What?!

Jiri Slama runs untracked into the Spain box, leaving Victor Munoz in his dust as he latches onto a square ball from Adam Hlozek.

The left back sets himself, smashing his shot into the far corner past a diving David Raya.

Game on!

Even if there is nothing to play for, there are lots of players on the pitch who would love to fight for a place in the starting lineup.

Finally the changes come. Fermin Lopez and Mikel Merino replace Dani Olmo and Pedri.

More changes for Spain are on the horizon as Luis De La Fuente looks to keep players fresh.

Fermin Lopez and Mikel Merino are poised to come on.

This match is being played at the pace of a friendly.

Matej Radosa gets space on the right flank and tries to pull back to Alex Kral, but his pass is underhit and it is easy for Rodri to clean up.

Czechia will now make their first changes. Ryan Naderi, scorer in the Old Firm Derby, comes on for his debut, as does Lukas Cerv, for his 22nd cap.

Off go Roman Macek and Lukas Ambros.

Victor Munoz has been busy. He gets a yard on Jiri Slama and crosses into Roberto Fernandez, who fires straight at Antonin Kinsky.

Back to the first-half rhythm of Spain knocking the ball around with confidence.

Czechia start the half on the front foot, and Victor Munoz has to concede a free-kick after coming under pressure.

The ball bounces around but never seems to fall to any of the Czech players and David Raya eventually gathers.

Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena are done for the night. They are replaced by Premier League duo Yeremy Pino and Victor Munoz.

Spain get the second period up and running.

Scotland are well-placed to get their first win of the Nations League campaign as they lead North Macedonia through Kieron Bowie's early goal. You can follow our live coverage of that match here.

Elsewhere, Switzerland lead Slovenia 2-1 in the other game in that group.