Spain and Serbia Play Out Goalless Draw in European Nations League

The highly anticipated match between Spain and Serbia ended ​in a 0-0 draw, with neither team able to ⁣break the deadlock in the first round of the European ⁢Nations League ‌group stage at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.

Spain, who are in Group 4 of the European ⁤Nations League‌ alongside Serbia, ‌Switzerland, and Denmark,‌ were unable ‍to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, despite dominating⁤ possession throughout the match.

Match Summary

Spain’s Starting Lineup

Serbia’s Starting Lineup

Match Highlights

The match got off to a slow start, with ​both teams struggling to create scoring opportunities. However, as ⁢the match progressed, ‍Spain began to dominate possession and create chances.

In⁣ the 2nd minute, Lamine Yamal’s cross ‌into the ​box was not met by any Spanish players, and the chance went begging.

Serbian player Strahinja Erakovic was given a yellow card‍ in ⁣the 6th minute for ⁣a violent ⁤tackle on a Spanish player.

Veljko Birmancevic’s shot in ​the 7th minute sailed over the Spanish crossbar, and Marko Dmitrovic’s corner kick in the​ 10th minute was not converted ‌by Lazar Samardzic.

Dani Olmo failed to control a through pass from Lamine Yamal in the⁣ 15th minute, and Dani Carvajal’s powerful shot in the 20th minute went over‌ the crossbar.

Ayoze Perez was⁢ given a yellow card in the 25th minute for violently‍ interfering with ⁢a Serbian player, and Lamine Yamal’s shot in the 28th minute was watched⁤ by the Serbian defense.

Luka Jovic missed a golden opportunity to score for ‍Serbia in the 34th minute, shooting the ⁤ball awkwardly‌ and wide of the ⁤left post.

Fabian Ruiz’s ⁤shot in the 44th minute went over the crossbar, and the first half ended in a goalless draw.

Second Half

The second half saw ‍more of the‍ same, with Spain dominating ⁢possession but unable to create‌ clear-cut chances.

Dani Carvajal failed to collect a cross from Lamine Yamal in the 51st minute, and Fabian Ruiz’s shot in the ‌56th minute went⁤ over the crossbar.

Alejandro Grimaldo’s ⁢free kick in the 71st minute was brilliantly blocked by Serbian goalkeeper ​Predrag Rajkovic, and ⁤the Spanish coach was given a yellow card in the 85th minute for time-wasting.

The referee added 3 minutes of stoppage time, but⁣ neither team was able to score, and the ​match ended in ‌a 0-0 draw.