Spain have enjoyed a fine first half against Bulgaria as they open their World Cup qualifying campaign in Sofia. La Roja are firmly in control at the break, with some lovely highlights to show for their efforts.
Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain early lead
It took all of five minutes for Spain to take the lead. Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal was perhaps the surprise choice to begin through the middle as the number nine for Luis de la Fuente, but his selection was rewarded swiftly.
🔝¡¡Cómo mueven la bolita estos chicos!!
🧙♀️El pase de Zubimendi es un caramelito que no desaprovecha Oyarzabal para hacer el primero del partido#SelecciónRTVE #WCQ
España golpea en los primeros minutos
📺DIRECTO: https://t.co/uUAFUqE1Ub pic.twitter.com/rU1Uomn35s
— Teledeporte (@teledeporte) September 4, 2025
🚨🇪🇸 OYARZABAL OPENS THE SCORING FOR SPAIN!pic.twitter.com/wlfzOjwJvu
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 4, 2025
Marc Cucurella nets first Spain goal in style
Shortly after Lamine Yamal’s deflected cross fell at the feet of Marc Cucurella in the box. The Chelsea left-back controlled and then found the far corner with a fierce strike.
💣¡CUCU CUCURELLA!
Menudo misil tierra-aire para marcar el segundo de la selección española frente a Bulgaria#SelecciónRTVE #WCQ https://t.co/uUAFUqE1Ub pic.twitter.com/9L5VqJZhiW
— Teledeporte (@teledeporte) September 4, 2025
🚨🇪🇸 CUCURELLA DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR SPAIN! WHAT A GOAL!pic.twitter.com/bYJqQchqc3
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 4, 2025
Mikel Merino heads home before break
Just five minutes before half-time, it was another Lamine Yamal cross, this time from a corner, that found Mikel Merino in the six-yard box. He rose highest for an easy finish.
🚨🇪🇸 MIKEL MERINO MAKES IT THREE FOR SPAIN! LAMINE YAMAL WITH THE ASSIST!pic.twitter.com/LbsR7IMDpu
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 4, 2025
✈️VUELO SIN MOTOR
Lo de Mikel Merino y los goles de cabez con España (@SEFutbol) son una cosa.#WCQ #SelecciónRTVE
📺En directo: https://t.co/uUAFUqDu4D pic.twitter.com/5Cjos7VsjC
— Teledeporte (@teledeporte) September 4, 2025
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