Overview

• Mikel Merino netted a hat-trick, Pedri scored twice and Ferran Torres added another as Spain turned a 3-0 halftime lead into a 6-0 final.
• Luis de la Fuente largely kept the Bulgaria-winning XI, with Rodri restricted to late minutes and Dani Carvajal unused as their reintegration remains cautious.
• Lamine Yamal started despite recent back discomfort and supplied two assists, while Mikel Oyarzabal created three goals in a dominant display.
• Nico Williams exited before the break with a muscular issue, with Ferran Torres coming on and scoring soon after the restart.
• The victory extends Spain’s official unbeaten run to 27 matches and leaves home fixtures next month against Georgia and Bulgaria to move within reach of sealing the group.