Spain’s 4-0 Triumph over Georgia: Grounded Hopes, Rising Stars
15 November 2025
Match Summary
Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente refused to celebrate qualification for the 2026 World Cup too soon, despite a commanding 4-0 win over Georgia. He stressed that nothing is decided until it is mathematically secured and that the team must stay focused to finish the job.
La Roja sit atop Group 5 with 15 points, three clear of Turkey, after another display of early control in Seville.
In a televised interview, de la Fuente said it was essential to respect the competition and the opponents and stay humble, continuing with the same mindset until the end.
The coach also praised the current group, saying the qualification is the fruit of sustained work and that he is lucky to lead a young, high‑quality squad that keeps developing.
He spoke about injuries and how setbacks opened doors for others, noting that injuries encourage clubs to develop players and that a coordinated effort from clubs, players, and the federation goes into selection and preparation.
De la Fuente explained the absence of a player due to a minor muscle issue, stressing that player health is the priority and that the medical staff would assess him tomorrow.
Looking ahead to the clash with Turkey at La Cartuja in Seville, he invited fans to fill the stadium and back the team in a potentially decisive moment, hoping for an exceptional atmosphere.
Spain’s goals came from Mikel Oyarzabal with two strikes, Ferran Torres, and Martin Zubimendi, taking the scorer tally to 4 and moving Spain to 15 points atop the group, while Georgia remain on 3.
The starting lineups were described with Spain featuring Unai Simón in goal and a familiar attacking squad, while Georgia lined up with Mamardashvili and a sturdy defense, ready to press when possible.
Georgia pressed but could not find a response, and Spain kept control as the night wore on.
The game’s turning moments began with a first-half penalty converted by Oyarzabal in the 11th minute following a handball inside the box, which opened the door for Spain to take a firm lead. By 22 minutes, Zubimendi found the net after a precise pass from Fabian Ruiz, and 34 minutes saw Torres finish a cross to make it 3-0. Early in the second half, Oyarzabal headed home a fourth in the 63rd minute after a fine cross from Ferran Torres, sealing the win for Spain.
Georgia created some chances but could not breach the organized Spanish defense, and Spain finished the night with a convincing victory that keeps them well placed in the qualifiers and sets up a crucial upcoming match against Turkey.
In the closing stages, substitutes and rotations kept Spain fresh while Georgia pressed for a consolation goal, highlighting the depth on display for the Spaniards as they push toward the World Cup.
Punchline time: Spain’s defense was so tight that even their shadows stayed in line. Punchline two: if finishing touches were a sport, Spain would have already won the World Cup before the opening ceremony.
