Inglaterra Tops Nations League Group 3 After Defeating Spain 3-2

Spain slipped to second place in Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League A on Sunday night after suffering a 2-3 defeat against England at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.

England and Spain finished the six-match group stage level on 15 points apiece. England claimed the group’s top spot on goal difference after both sides split their head-to-head fixtures with 2-3 results.

England finished the group campaign with a +13 goal difference, scoring 19 goals and conceding 6. Spain finished with a +8 goal difference, scoring 16 and conceding 8.

Luis de la Fuente’s side secured qualification for the two-legged quarterfinal round scheduled for March. Spain will host the first leg on home soil before traveling away for the decisive second leg.

Spain can face any of the three group winners in the quarterfinals. France already secured first place in their respective group, while the Netherlands and Portugal held the top spots in their groups heading into the final matchday.

Spain won all of their group stage fixtures up until the narrow loss to England in Madrid. England likewise won every match in the group phase except for their opening defeat against Spain at Wembley.

The final Group 3 standings show England and Spain tied at the top with 15 points each, followed by Croatia with 6 points and the Czech Republic with zero points.

The final round of group fixtures concluded with Spain falling 2-3 to England at the Metropolitano. In the group’s other match, Croatia defeated the Czech Republic 2-1.

Quarterfinal matchups and host stadiums for the March fixtures will be determined following the conclusion of the remaining group stage matches.