Spain hammered Turkey 6-0 in Konya, with Mikel Merino’s hat-trick, Pedri’s brace and Yamal’s brilliance powering a ruthless World Cup qualifying victory.
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Spain produced a masterclass in Konya, thrashing Turkey 6-0 in their World Cup qualifier, with Mikel Merino stealing the spotlight with a hat-trick. Pedri and Lamine Yamal also dazzled as Luis de la Fuente’s men showed the full weight of their attacking power.
Goalkeeper & Defence
Unai Simón – 6/10: Alert when needed, though largely untroubled.
Pedro Porro – 7/10: Solid defensively, limiting Yildiz.
Robin Le Normand – 7/10: Reliable in the air, composed on the ball.
Dean Huijsen – 6/10: Steady overall but guilty of loose passing.
Marc Cucurella – 7/10: Energetic display, shut down Akgun.
Midfield
Mikel Merino – 10/10: Arsenal man hit a stunning hat-trick, clinical and decisive.
Martín Zubimendi – 8/10: Controlled tempo neatly, efficient throughout.
Pedri – 10/10: Inspired from the first whistle, scored two classy goals.
Attack
Lamine Yamal – 8/10: Missed an easy chance, but contributed two assists.
Mikel Oyarzabal – 9/10: Creative force, registered three assists.
Nico Williams – 6/10: Bright early on, but injury cut short his impact.
Substitutes & Manager
Ferran Torres – 8/10: Came on, worked hard, and netted a fine goal.
Jorge de Frutos – 6/10: Decent debut, but lacked sparkle.
Fermín López – 6/10: Positive runs, no end product.
Rodri – 6/10: Neat cameo, mirrored Zubimendi’s role.
Álvaro Morata – 5/10: Anonymous after introduction.
Luis de la Fuente – 10/10: Perfect tactics and execution.
Spain’s ruthlessness and precision made this an unforgettable rout, with Merino, Pedri, and Oyarzabal the standouts in a performance that confirmed La Roja’s status as European champions.