Víctor Muñoz makes his debut for Spain with a great finish and a goal to make it 3-0

Oyarzabal’s brace

The second half is underway and Serbia had a strong start, including a disallowed goal

We reach halftime

WHAT A GOAL by Oyarzabal as he completes his brace and makes it 2-0

Spain keep pushing for a second goal

Great strike by Oyarzabal as he puts Spain ahead in the 16th minute. 1-0

Spain gets closer with a good strike from Baena

The clash is underway at La Cerámica

The lineups

The Spain National Team takes on one of its most important tests of this FIFA international window as it faces Serbia in a friendly match that will serve as a key benchmark ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With the tournament approaching, the team led by Luis de la Fuente is focused on fine-tuning details and strengthening its playing identity.

The match will be played at La Cerámica in Villarreal, in a context where the emphasis is not on the result, but on performance. La Roja, the current European champions, arrive with the objective of confirming their progress and continuing to establish themselves as one of the favorites for the upcoming World Cup.

Spain regains key talent

One of the main storylines for Spain is the return of crucial players to the squad. Rodri Hernández, Pedri González, and Lamine Yamal are set to share minutes again, something that had not happened since September, providing a major boost for the coaching staff.

Their presence not only raises the overall level of the team but also allows Luis de la Fuente to work with his ideal core ahead of the World Cup. In addition, players such as Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Marc Cucurella remain important pieces in a squad that blends youth and experience.

There is also anticipation around a possible debut for Joan García, who is competing for minutes alongside Unai Simón, David Raya, and Álex Remiro.

Serbia looks to compete and build momentum

On the other side, Serbia arrives aiming to challenge one of the most in-form teams in international football. Under the management of Veljko Paunovic, the Balkan side is in a rebuilding phase, showing mixed results in recent matches.

The team features key players such as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Filip Kostic, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Luka Jovic, who provide attacking firepower. Meanwhile, players like Nemanja Gudelj bring experience in midfield.

However, the absence of important names like Dusan Vlahovic limits the team’s attacking depth, forcing them to rely more on structure and discipline.

Key match factors

For Spain, ball control will be essential. The ability of Rodri Hernández to dictate tempo and the creativity of Pedri González will be key to creating consistent attacking threats.

For Serbia, counterattacking and physical strength will be their main weapons. Capitalizing on space and the finishing ability of Aleksandar Mitrovic could make the difference in a tightly contested match.

The tempo of the game and efficiency in both boxes will also play a decisive role in a matchup expected to be intense.

Live balance

This friendly represents much more than just a test. For Spain, it is a chance to reinforce its status as a contender for the 2026 World Cup; for Serbia, it is an opportunity to measure itself against elite competition.

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