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.