Overview
- Pedri said Lamine Yamal was visibly upset after Spain’s 2-1 Nations League win in Split because he felt his finishing lacked the usual precision.
- Spain won the match while Yamal did not score, with teammates crediting him for drawing defenders and creating space that opened chances for others.
- Yamal has carried strong club form into the international window, with early-season figures of eight goals and six assists in eight appearances for Barcelona.
- The Barcelona teenager also logged heavy minutes for Spain across the break, starting every match and exceeding a coach’s earlier limit on playing time.
- Spain have closed the international window and the squad returns to club duty before facing the Czech Republic in Prague and England in Madrid in November.