Croatia vs Spain

Spain won 2-1 at Croatia in the Europe UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 6 October 2026, 1-0 at half-time. In their last 5 meetings, including this one, Croatia won 0, Spain won 4 and 1 was drawn.

Europe UEFA Nations League Tue 6 Oct 2026, 19:45 Save

Croatia

HT 1-0

Spain

Stadion Poljud, Split Erik Lambrechts

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27%Croatia 21%Draw 52%Spain

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Draw
Spain

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Croatia or draw 48%
Spain or draw 73%
Croatia or Spain 79%

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Croatia vs Spain key moments

14' Slaven Bilić Yellow card · Argument, Croatia
17' Ivan Perisic 1-0 Goal · Assist Igor Matanovic · Header, Croatia
22' Ivan Perisic Yellow card · Foul, Croatia
61' Mikel Merino 1-1 Goal · Assist Dani Olmo · Left foot shot, Spain
65' Luka Modrić Yellow card · Foul, Croatia
66' Rodri Yellow card · Foul, Spain
79' Ivan Perisic Second yellow · Foul, Croatia
88' Mikel Merino 1-2 Goal · Assist Martín Zubimendi · Left foot shot, Spain
90+2' Víctor Muñoz Yellow card · Foul, Spain

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Croatia Spain

0' 15' 30' HT 60' 75' 90'

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60–75'

75–90'

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Match stats

1st Half 2nd Half

CroatiaSpain

1.41 Expected goals (xG) 1.11

1.37 xG on target 1.42

28% Possession 72%

60 Attacks 143

21 Dang. Attacks 75

10 Shots 10

5 Shots On Target 3

4 Big Chances 4

3 Corners 6

77% Pass Accuracy 90%

1 Saves 4

12 Fouls 10

3 Yellow Cards 2

1 Red Cards 0

0 Offsides 2

1.41 Expected goals (xG) 1.11

1.37 xG on target 1.42

60 Attacks 143

21 Dang. Attacks 75

10 Shots 10

5 Shots On Target 3

3 Shots Off Target 3

2 Shots Blocked 4

9 Shots Inside Box 7

1 Shots Outside Box 3

5 Goal Attempts 6

4 Big Chances 4

3 Big Chances Missed 3

3 Corners 6

3 Counter Attacks 2

5 Dribbles 7

3 Successful Dribbles 4

60% Dribble Success 57%

0 Offsides 2

Croatia vs Spain lineups

Confirmed

Croatia 4-5-1

1 Dominik Livakovic

2 Josip Stanisic
6 Josip Sutalo
5 Luka Vuskovic
4 Josko Gvardiol

13 Nikola Vlašić
10 Luka Modrić
18 Kristijan Jakic
8 Mateo Kovacic
14 Ivan Perisic

20 Igor Matanovic

Substitutes

3 Marin Pongracic
7 Dion Beljo 65'
9 Andrej Kramaric
11 Ante Budimir
12 Ivor Pandur
15 Mario Pašalić 88'
16 Martin Baturina 71'
17 Petar Sučić 66'
19 Marco Pašalić
21 Luka Sucic
22 Josip Misic
23 Dominik Kotarski

Spain 4-3-3

23 Unai Simón

22 Marc Cucurella
14 Aymeric Laporte
5 Pau Cubarsí
12 Marc Pubill

20 Pedri
16 Rodri
10 Dani Olmo

15 Álex Baena
21 Mikel Oyarzabal
19 Lamine Yamal

Substitutes

1 David Raya
2 Dean Huijsen
3 Robin Le Normand
4 Iván Fresneda Corraliza
6 Mikel Merino 2 46'
7 Víctor Muñoz 78'
8 Roberto Fernández
9 Fermín López 71'
11 Yéremy Pino 87'
13 Josep Martínez
17 Fran García
18 Martín Zubimendi 71'

Croatia and Spain player stats

Croatia player stats

1 Dominik Livakovic GK	90	0	0	0	0	30	0	0	0	30	0
2 Josip Stanisic DEF	90	0	0	1	1	27	0	1	1	27	0
4 Josko Gvardiol DEF	90	0	0	0	0	25	0	0	0	25	0
5 Luka Vuskovic DEF	90	0	0	0	0	34	2	0	0	34	2
6 Josip Sutalo DEF	90	0	0	0	0	43	0	0	0	43	0
18 Kristijan Jakic MID	90	0	0	1	0	30	2	1	0	30	2
8 Mateo Kovacic MID	88	0	0	1	0	21	2	1	0	21	2
14 Ivan Perisic MID	79	1	0	3	2	17	3	3	2	17	3
13 Nikola Vlašić MID	71	0	0	1	0	16	1	1	0	16	1
10 Luka Modrić MID	66	0	0	0	0	27	0	0	0	27	0
20 Igor Matanovic FWD	65	0	1	3	2	10	1	3	2	10	1
17 Petar Sučić MID Sub	24	0	0	0	0	13	0	0	0	13	0
16 Martin Baturina MID Sub	19	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	2	1
15 Mario Pašalić MID Sub	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	3	0
7 Dion Beljo FWD Sub	25	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0

Spain player stats

23 Unai Simón GK	90	0	0	0	0	22	0	0	0	22	0
12 Marc Pubill DEF	90	0	0	0	0	80	2	0	0	80	2
5 Pau Cubarsí DEF	90	0	0	0	0	99	2	0	0	99	2
14 Aymeric Laporte DEF	90	0	0	0	0	132	1	0	0	132	1
22 Marc Cucurella DEF	90	0	0	0	0	59	2	0	0	59	2
20 Pedri MID	87	0	0	0	0	111	0	0	0	111	0
10 Dani Olmo MID	71	0	1	2	0	28	0	2	0	28	0
16 Rodri MID	71	0	0	0	0	92	1	0	0	92	1
21 Mikel Oyarzabal FWD	90	0	0	1	1	21	1	1	1	21	1
19 Lamine Yamal FWD	78	0	0	3	0	55	0	3	0	55	0
15 Álex Baena FWD	46	0	0	1	0	27	0	1	0	27	0
6 Mikel Merino MID Sub	44	2	0	2	2	19	0	2	2	19	0
9 Fermín López MID Sub	19	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	5	0
18 Martín Zubimendi MID Sub	19	0	1	0	0	18	0	0	0	18	0
11 Yéremy Pino MID Sub	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0
7 Víctor Muñoz FWD Sub	12	0	0	1	0	7	1	1	0	7	1

Min: Minutes played
G: Goals
A: Assists
Sh: Shots
SoT: Shots on target
Pass: Passes
Fls: Fouls committed
Rtg: Rating
Sh: Shots
SoT: Shots on target
xG: Expected goals
xGoT: Expected goals on target
KP: Key passes
BCC: Big chances created
BCM: Big chances missed
Drb: Successful dribbles
Off: Offsides
Pass: Passes
Pass%: Pass accuracy
KP: Key passes
F3rd: Passes in the final third
Crs: Crosses
ACrs: Accurate crosses
LB: Long balls
Tch: Touches
Tkl: Tackles
Int: Interceptions
Clr: Clearances
Blk: Shots blocked
Rec: Ball recoveries
Duel: Duels won
Aer: Aerials won
DrbP: Dribbled past
Fls: Fouls committed
FlsD: Fouls won
YC: Yellow cards
Disp: Dispossessed
Lost: Possession lost
Err: Errors leading to a shot
Sv: Saves
SvIn: Saves inside the box
HC: High claims
Tch: Touches
LB: Long balls
Pass%: Pass accuracy

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Croatia vs Spain team news

Croatia had no reported absences and Spain were without 1 player.

Croatia 0 out

No reported absences.

Spain 1 out

Eric García Knee Problems Injured

Form

Croatia L L W L W

Spain W W W W W

Last 5 results in all competitions before kick-off, most recent first.

CroatiaSpain

33% Win rate 100%

1.00 Goals scored 3.33

4.00 Goals conceded 1.33

67% Both teams score 100%

100% Over 2.5 goals 100%

0% Clean sheets 0%

33% Scored first 100%

1.27 xG for 1.75

2.26 xG against 0.73

7.33 Match corners 7.33

UEFA Nations League matches only, before kick-off: 3 each.

Croatia vs Spain head to head

0 Croatia wins 1 draws 4 Spain wins

3.8 goals per game 60% both teams scored 80% over 2.5 goals

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Where to watch Croatia vs Spain

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Venue: Stadion Poljud, Split Capacity 34,198 · Grass
Weather: 17°C, clear sky Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 82%
Managers: Slaven Bilić Croatia Luis De la Fuente Castillo Spain
Officials: Referee Erik Lambrechts 1st Assistant J. De Weirdt 2nd Assistant K. Monteny 4th Official N. Verboomen

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