National coach Murat Yakin and Luis Enrique made 8 substitutions after their previous match. The Swiss tried to forget the 4-0 chat in Portugal with a strengthened midfield.
It didn’t turn out like that this time, although it didn’t seem like it after fifteen minutes. A beautiful Spanish team goal, completed from close range by Sarabia, would in retrospect be the only goal of the match.
Spain then continued to claim the ball (74% possession in the first half), which paralyzed the Swiss offensively.
With a lot of attacking players added, Yakin hoped to turn the tide in the second half. Although the intensity of the match never waned, the opportunities did not materialize. With a first win in this Nations League, Spain jumps to 2nd place, 2 points behind Portugal.
