Spain rattled off a clinical 3-0 friendly win over Serbia as Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Victor Muñoz marked his senior debut with a goal after Ferran Torres’ inventive back-heel. The result bolsters Spain’s attacking options and offers Luis de la Fuente momentum ahead of World Cup Group H clashes with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Spain 3-0 Serbia — Oyarzabal brace, Muñoz on the scoresheet
Spain produced a convincing pre-World Cup friendly victory over Serbia, with Mikel Oyarzabal netting two first-half strikes and Victor Muñoz finishing off a dominant display late on. Ferran Torres supplied the clever assist that created the third goal. The win provides clear evidence of Spain’s attacking depth as they finalise preparations for Group H.
How the goals came
Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 16th minute, bending a well-struck effort into the net after incisive, pinpoint passing in the build-up. He doubled the lead in the 44th with a powerful shot from the edge of the box. Spain controlled large portions of the first half and converted quality chances before halftime. The third goal arrived in the 72nd minute when substitute Victor Muñoz, on his senior debut, finished after a brilliant back-heel from Ferran Torres.
Performance and tactical takeaways
Spain’s possession and movement overwhelmed Serbia for long stretches, showcasing the technical fluency expected from Luis de la Fuente’s squad. Oyarzabal’s timing and finishing reaffirm his status as a reliable attacking option. Ferran Torres once again demonstrated his creativity and ability to unlock defence lines with a subtle assist. While Spain dominated, the scoreline underlines there is still room to sharpen the final ball and vary attacking patterns against higher-quality opposition.
What this means for squad selection
Muñoz’s debut goal is an immediate argument for his inclusion in the manager’s plans and highlights genuine depth in Spain’s forward pool. Oyarzabal’s form strengthens his case for a prominent role in the World Cup attack. The match allowed de la Fuente to test combinations and measure players’ readiness under match conditions, giving clear signals ahead of final roster decisions.
World Cup outlook and next fixtures
Spain will begin World Cup Group H action on June 15 against Cape Verde before facing Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the United States, Canada and Mexico-hosted tournament. The team has a further friendly against Egypt next week and will play Peru in their final warm-up fixture. These matches will be pivotal for sharpening tactics, finalising lineups and maintaining momentum heading into the tournament.
Looking ahead — key things to monitor
Watch how Spain translates this control into goals against tougher opponents, whether Oyarzabal retains his scoring touch, and how new entrants like Muñoz cope with the step up in pressure.
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