Spain Find Rodri's Replacement As Zubimendi Shines In 1-0 Win Over Denmark In UEFA Nations League

Spanish midfielder Rodri had recently gotten injured which put him out for the rest of the season. As one of the main players in the Spanish squad it was a major cause of concern to find a replacement for the holding midfielder. It would seem that Spain have managed to find the replacement for Rodri as fans witnessed in their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Spanish midfielder Martín Zubimendi started in place of Rodri and proved to be the point of difference. He scored the only goal in the match as Spain got a 1-0 win over Denmark. 

Zubimendi Perfect Replacement For Rodri? 

Martín Zubimendi helped Spain crack Denmark’s defense as the holding midfielder starred in place of injured Rodri.

The Real Sociedad player unleashed a powerful volley in the 79th to smash a rebound from outside the area past Kasper Schmeichel, who got his hand on the ball but couldn’t keep it out.

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Zubimendi had impressed in the final of Euro 2024 when he replaced Rodri for the second half of Spain’s 2-1 win over England. Rodri seriously injured his right knee and required surgery on his ACL while playing for Manchester City last month.

“Martín is a treasure,” Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said. “I suppose with his goal he will get more attention, but his play, the fact that he’s got a computer in his brain, means we are privileged to have him at a time when Rodri will be out for a while.” 

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Spain was also missing Nico Williams and Dani Olmo, two more players who excelled at the Euros, who are sidelined with minor injuries.

How Spain's Group Pans Out? 

Spain, the defending Nations League champion, has seven points in Group A4 afer three games. Denmark has six points, and Serbia has four after beating the pointless Switzerland 2-0.