Match Performance Analysis: Spain vs. Georgia

**Unai Simon (6/10):**
Assuming the role of captain on a successful evening for his nation, the Athletic Club goalkeeper had little to do throughout the match.

**Pedro Porro (6/10):**
Seemingly on the verge of securing an assist as Oyarzabal connected with his exquisite cross, Porro was thwarted by Georgia’s goalkeeper Mamardashvili. He was substituted at half-time for Marcos Llorente.

**Pau Cubarsi (6/10):**
Given a starting opportunity in the absence of Huijsen, the young Barcelona player exhibited composure and confidence in possession.

**Aymeric Laporte (7/10):**
Similar to Cubarsi, Laporte displayed comfort with the ball, significantly aiding Spain’s build-up play from the back.

**Marc Cucurella (7/10):**
As anticipated, he was tenacious off the ball, effectively pressing high to disrupt Georgia’s attacking efforts.

**Mikel Merino (6/10):**
While proficient and tidy in his passing, Merino could not extend his tally of six qualifying goals despite Spain’s overall dominance.

**Martin Zubimendi (8/10):**
A pivotal player in both defensive and offensive phases, the Arsenal star increased Spain’s lead with a skillful dinked finish.

**Fabian Ruiz (7/10):**
Consistently brilliant in his game-reading abilities, Ruiz provided the assist for Zubimendi’s goal with a well-placed through ball.

**Ferran Torres (8/10):**
Having earned the penalty that led to Spain’s opening goal, the Barcelona forward subsequently netted himself by finishing Oyarzabal’s cross. He later reciprocated by assisting Oyarzabal’s header.

**Mikel Oyarzabal (9/10):**
Celebrating his 50th appearance for La Roja, Oyarzabal converted a penalty with poise, assisted Torres for the third goal, and capped off an outstanding performance with a brilliant header in the second half.

**Alex Baena (7/10):**
Adding creativity to Spain’s attacking dynamics, Baena struck the post and registered a pre-assist for Torres’ goal.

**Marcos Llorente (7/10):**
Coming on for Pedro Porro at half-time, Llorente was defensively solid and made a crucial late clearance to maintain Spain’s impressive defensive record in qualifying.

**Fermin Lopez (7/10):**
Introduced shortly after the hour mark, Lopez played a key role in the build-up to Spain’s fourth goal, providing a clever pass to Torres.

**Pablo Barrios (6/10):**
A second-half substitute, Barrios performed adequately without any significant errors.

**Borja Iglesias (5/10):**
Substituting the standout Oyarzabal, Iglesias missed a prime opportunity to score late in the game, shooting over from a close range.

**Yeremy Pino (N/A):**
Failed to make an impression during his brief appearance as a late substitute.

**Luis de la Fuente (7/10):**
The head coach’s pre-match address evidently inspired the team, as Spain exhibited a commanding performance in the first half. His substitutions effectively preserved the team’s dominance throughout the match.