Overview

• Yéremy Pino opened the scoring after a Pedri pass and Robin Le Normand layoff, and Mikel Oyarzabal sealed it with a second‑half free‑kick in Elche.
• Ferran Torres won a penalty but saw his effort saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili, who made multiple stops to keep Georgia in the match.
• Spain sit top of Group E with nine points from three matches and can secure a World Cup berth with a victory against Bulgaria on October 14 in Valladolid.
• Luis de la Fuente’s side managed key absences, including Lamine Yamal (pubic discomfort), Nico Williams and Rodri (hamstring), with no new injuries reported post‑match.
• Travel plans and media arrangements were adjusted due to severe weather known as ‘dana Alice’, though the game proceeded as scheduled at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.