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Soler and Sarabia score as Spain defeat Czech Republic

Spain defeated Czech Republic 2-0 in Sunday's Nations League clash.

Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler and Sporting CP's Pablo Sarabia scored the goals for La Roja.

The result sees Spain go top of their group ahead of Portugal after their defeat to Switzerland.

Spain took the lead as Marco Asensio's slick pass picked out Soler, who placed a cool finish past Ales Mandous to the delight of the home fans in attendance at La Rosaleda.

Gavi's introduction on the hour injected some much needed life into the contest.

The Barcelona midfielder made his presence felt in the 75th minute, as his turn of pace in the middle of the field kicked off a well worked Spanish move.

Ferran Torres eventually sent an inviting cross to the far post, and Sarabia was first to it, tapping home to double the advantage.

The goal killed off whatever hopes the Czech Republic still had of getting anything from the contest, as Spain saw out the final minutes with relative ease to send the 30,389 fans in attendance home happy.

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