🎥 World Cup highlights: goalfest! Spain thrash Saudi Arabia

What a response! After the huge disappointment following the draw against Cape Verde in the opening match, Saudi Arabia must have felt today as if the Spaniards were playing a completely different sport.

Passing, dribbling, speed, attacking and defensive efficiency: in this match, the European champions were superior to their opponents on the pitch in absolutely every respect.

Advertisement

Lamine Yamal was the one who broke the deadlock early on, a brace from Oyarzabal before the break, and a slapstick own goal by Al-Tambakti after a shot from Cucurella sealed the final score.

You can take another detailed look at the goal fest here: 

What do you think? Was the opening match just a slip-up, and are the Spaniards now back in the game when it comes to the World Cup trophy? Write it in the comments!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.