Overview
- Spain beat Georgia 2-0 at the Estadio Martínez Valero, with Yeremy Pino and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring.
- Martin Zubimendi posted 110 touches, completed 91 of 96 passes (95%), and went 7/7 on both long balls and duels, according to Sofascore figures cited in club reporting.
- Luis de la Fuente said Zubimendi and Mikel Merino are among the most underrated players in his squad in his post-match remarks.
- Merino and Zubimendi started alongside Pedri in midfield, and Spain next face Bulgaria on Tuesday at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
- For Arsenal, Zubimendi influenced both goals after an early introduction in the 2-0 win at West Ham and is expected to start at Fulham, while David Raya continues to challenge Unai Simón for Spain’s No. 1 role.