Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia - World Cup result as Mikel Oyarzabal bags brace and Lamine Yamal hits target in dominant display

Lamine Yamal started and scored the opener for Spain who returned to near their sparkling best in a thrashing of Saudi Arabia.

Yamal had to share the spotlight with Mikel Oyarzabal who, after not touching the ball for the first 31 minutes in the shock goalless draw with Cabo Verde, set up the 18-year-old with a fine cross and then scored twice himself before the break.

Both goalscorers were taken off at half-time, with the match effectively won, and only one goal followed after the break, with the unfortunate Hassan Al-Tambakti diverting into his own net after Mohammed Al-Owais had saved Marc Cucurella’s shot.

Most importantly for coach Luis de la Fuente was the manner in which their slick passing around the opposition penalty area befuddled the Saudi defenders, and would be difficult for any side to deal with.

Spain next play Uruguay, who they will be hoping win by less than three goals against Cabo Verde tonight, or La Roja will need victory in their final match of the first round to ensure they qualify as Group H winners.

Despite having a game left and being able to finish level on points with Paraguay and Australia, Vincenzo Montella's side will leave the competition early.

The victory was expected, but the dominant first-half display, before Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were replaced, will give them confidence ahead of the tougher tasks to come.

Torres was just in front of the Saudi left back when the ball was played in so, after a lengthy delay, the goal is ruled out.

Another fine move from Spain as Porro puts a low cross into the six-yard box where Torres converted. It looks like it may be offside though. VAR will judge.

It looks like it is due to a cut.

But Laporte is there to clear the danger at the front post.

Williams ran down the left flank and put in a fine cross which Pino looked to get a head onto the ball but Al-Tombakti got in front of him and deflected the ball towards his own goal but Al-Owais saved well. It probably would have been ruled out for a push on VAR.

He was given a lot of space to work with but his left-footedf effort was easily stopped by Simon.

They are not looking likely to get on the scoresheet though.

But Al-Harbi gets back to deny Pino the chance to run into the area.

It was a bit of a surprise he was dropped for this match.

The game is not being played at the pace it was in the first half where it could be argued it was almost needed - even in the dome.

But Torres could not match the pass with a finish as he pushes the ball past Al-Owais, who quickly came off his line, but well wide of the goal.

But he has the ball nicked off his boot by Aljami just as he was about to strike.

Yamal's wing partner in their Euro 2024 side replaces Baena. Olmo also goes off for Merino.

A high boot caugt Rodri in the face.