Relentless First-Half Attack, Oyarzabal Scores a Brace
The match kicked off on March 28, 2026, local time, with the Spanish team firmly in control from the start. The team’s attack was dynamic, and after several coordinated plays and probes in the final third, the first goal arrived. Yamal broke through on the right flank and passed the ball. Fermín López then relayed it to the top of the penalty area, where Oyarzabal cleverly used the run of his teammate Baena as a decoy and fired a diagonal shot past Serbian goalkeeper Milinković-Savić.
Just three minutes later, Yamal’s shot hit the post. Fermín followed up to score on the rebound, but the goal was disallowed as the ball touched his arm after bouncing back. Before the first half ended, Oyarzabal once again showcased his shooting prowess from outside the box, scoring with a stunning long-range strike to complete his brace and help Spain enter halftime with a 2-0 lead.
A Milestone: Oyarzabal Enters Top Ten All-Time Scorers List
With his two goals in this match, the Real Sociedad forward Oyarzabal’s total for the national team reached 24. This figure allowed him to surpass Alfredo Di Stéfano, Sergio Ramos, and Ferran Torres (all with 23 goals), officially moving him into ninth place on Spain’s all-time top scorers list. Currently ahead of him are Butragueño with 26 goals and Morientes with 27.
New Talents Shine: Muñoz Scores on Debut, Mosquera Makes His Appearance
In the second half, Spain continued with squad rotations and tactical experiments. In the 63rd minute, Osasuna forward Víctor Muñoz came on to replace the man of the match, Oyarzabal, for his national team debut. In the 72nd minute, the young talent, a product of Barça’s youth academy, did not disappoint. He received a clever backheel pass from Ferran Torres and scored with a cool, low finish, sealing the score at 3-0 and kicking off his international career perfectly with a goal.
In the 83rd minute of the match, Arsenal defender Cristian Mosquera also got his debut opportunity, replacing Pau Cubarsí. Mosquera had previously represented Spain at various youth levels in over 40 matches, and his appearance for the senior national team marks a new stage in his professional career.
Solid in Attack and Defense, Team Shows Good Form
Throughout the match, the Spanish team performed excellently at both ends of the pitch. Goalkeeper Unai Simón made several saves, thwarting the few threatening attacks led by Serbia’s Birmančević. In the final stages of the match, although shots from Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo created multiple dangerous moments, Serbian goalkeeper Milinković-Savić prevented the score from widening further with three key saves.
Ultimately, Spain concluded the friendly match with a 3-0 victory. The successful integration of fresh blood like Muñoz and Mosquera not only brings vitality to the team but also intensifies internal competition, showing a positive state of preparation for the upcoming World Cup cycle.
