"Spain had a flawless start to World Cup qualifying with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bulgaria at the Stadion Vasil Levski, a result that puts Luis de la Fuente's side top of Group E. All three goals came in a devastating first-half display that left the hosts chasing shadows and the scoreline could easily have been heavier. It took La Roja just five minutes to find the breakthrough. Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi threaded a through-ball into the path of Mikel Oyarzabal, who slotted past Dimitar Vutsov to make it 1-0."
"Spain doubled their lead on the half-hour mark through an unlikely source. A Yamal cross was only half-cleared and fell kindly for Marc Cucurella, who unleashed a thunderous drive from inside the box that arrowed into the top corner. Seven minutes later, Spain wrapped up the points. Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger who was a menace throughout, swung in a corner that Mikel Merino rose highest to meet, guiding a header beyond Vutsov for 3-0. Bulgaria briefly threatened through Radoslav Kirilov, who struck the post midway through the half after turning sharply inside the Spanish defence. But Ilian Iliev's side rarely saw the ball and finished the match with just 22% possession and an expected goals tally of 0.10 - a stark contrast to Spain's 24 attempts, 78% possession, and xG of 3.33."
Spain opened World Cup qualifying with a convincing 3-0 win over Bulgaria at the Stadion Vasil Levski, moving top of Group E. All three goals arrived in the first half: Mikel Oyarzabal finished a Martin Zubimendi through-ball after five minutes, Marc Cucurella smashed home from a half-cleared Lamine Yamal cross on 30 minutes, and Mikel Merino headed in a Yamal corner seven minutes later. Bulgaria managed a post from Radoslav Kirilov but otherwise had only 22% possession and a 0.10 xG, while Spain recorded 78% possession, 24 attempts and a 3.33 xG. Luis de la Fuente rotated the side as Spain controlled the second half.
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