International Friendlies

Here is a look at the player ratings from the big Spanish newspapers following La Roja’s 4-0 win over Ukraine. Sergio Ramos scored a brace, including one from the penalty spot, while teenager Ansu Fati created history by becoming the country’s youngest ever international goal scorer. Fati, not surprisingly, dominates the player ratings here- the best of the Spanish players on show. A decent day at the office for Thiago Alcantara as well.

Disappointing display for Ukraine, as shown by these ratings.

AS player ratings Spain v Ukraine

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Here is a look at the Spanish sports newspaper headlines today (7 September, 2020) following Spain’s 4-0 win over Ukraine in the Nations League, a fixture that saw Ansu Fati become La Roja’s youngest ever goal scorer at the age of 17 years and 311 days. As you’d expect, Ansu was prominent on the front pages of almost all of Spain’s newspapers.

Mundo Deportivo headline 7 September, 2020

MD went with the frontpage “Historico Ansu” (Historic Ansu), referring to his amazing feat.

Diario AS headline “Ansu Tira la Puerta Abajo”

Ansu breaks the door down (literally)

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