Mikel Oyarzabal’s first-half brace inspired Spain national football team to a comfortable 3-0 friendly win over Serbia national football team, extending La Roja’s unbeaten run in head-to-head encounters to nine matches (W5, D4).

Heading into the match, Spain were in strong form, having suffered just one defeat in their previous 26 international games (W21, D4). With momentum building ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, they were keen to maintain their consistency.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente fielded a high-quality starting XI, and his side immediately took control of the contest. Despite early pressure, including a missed opportunity from Alex Baena, Spain’s dominance soon translated onto the scoreboard.

Their breakthrough came when Fermin Lopez delivered a well-weighted pass into the box, which Oyarzabal calmly converted into the far corner. The goal set the tone for Spain’s performance as they continued to dictate play and build a commanding lead.

Mikel Oyarzabal’s side maintained their dominance as Spain national football team continued to control proceedings against Serbia national football team, having already established their superiority in a one-sided contest.

Spain, who have scored at least two goals in 13 of their last 14 home internationals, remained on the front foot as the first half progressed. Lamine Yamal came close with a curling effort that struck the post, while Fermin Lopez also tested Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić with a low drive that was well saved.

The pressure eventually told, as Spain doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute. Oyarzabal found space on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful strike that flew past Milinković-Savić, underlining his fine form with what marked his 17th goal contribution in his last 10 international appearances (G11, A6).

With a two-goal cushion, Spain eased slightly after the break, allowing Serbia a brief opening, which saw Unai Simón make a solid save from Filip Kostić. However, that proved to be Serbia’s best chance, as Spain continued to dictate the tempo despite rotating several players.

The hosts eventually added a third goal in the closing stages, with debutant Victor Muñoz finishing emphatically from a clever outside-of-the-foot effort, following a neat assist from Ferran Torres, sealing an emphatic victory for Spain.

Spain national football team could have added further emphasis to their dominant display in the closing stages, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo both denied from close range by Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić. However, those missed opportunities had little impact on the outcome, as Spain comfortably saw out the match to secure an impressive victory.

For Serbia national football team, the defeat represents only their second away loss in seven matches (W2, D3), but it adds to their frustration after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.