Spain roll past Saudi Arabia 4–0, Yamal and Oyarzabal shine

Spain 4–0, Yamal and Oyarzabal deliver

Spain demolished Saudi Arabia 4–0 in their second World Cup Group H match on Saturday (2). Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were the difference. After starting the opener on the bench, Yamal got his chance and made it count. The European champions are rolling, and the depth in this squad is showing early.

Cucurella's wife: 'He is very happy'

Marc Cucurella's move to Real Madrid, announced just before the tournament started, still has fans talking. His wife Claudia put it plainly: "Él está muy feliz por el fichaje", he is very happy with the signing (1). No awkwardness, no tension. The left-back is settled.

Lamine Yamal's message: 'Vamos a por más'

Yamal posted a video to Spain fans after the Saudi Arabia win, short and direct: "Vamos a por más... ¡Viva España!" (3). The teenager is not just delivering on the pitch. He is taking on the role of lifting the country.

Uruguay next, and Cape Verde did you a favour

Cape Verde drew Uruguay 2–2 on Sunday in a wild Group H match that saw seven different players score or save the day (5). Kevin Pina, Maxi Araujo, Agustin Canobbio, Helio Varela, Fernando Muslera, Federico Vinas, and Telmo Arcanjo all left their mark. The result helps Spain's position at the top of the group. Tickets for Spain–Uruguay, your final group match, are already on sale (4).

Fan-reaktioner

Spain fans on Reddit are in a reflective mood this week. One thread marks 40 years since the 1986 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak, a 1–1 draw with Belgium that ended on penalties when Eloy Olalla's miss sent Spain out. The memories are still vivid.