[WATCH] Nico Williams gives Spain perfect start in Netherlands Nations League test
03/20/2025 04:05 PM
Spain have hit the ground running in their UEFA Nations League quarter final in the Netherlands.
Luis de la Fuente's side are aiming to defend their title in the summer series on the back of winning Euro 2024 last summer.
De la Fuente made a host of starting changes from Spain's final game of 2024 as he looks for a fresh look in 2025.
One of the players to keep their starting spot is Athletic Club forward Nico Williams and the 22-year-old has repaid the manager's faith after just nine minutes in Rotterdam.
Williams' last Spain goal came in that Euro 2024 final win over England and his strike in this game was made in Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal's anticipation on half-way won possession back for Spain, and his pass to Pedri was rolled on Williams to lash home from close range.
GOAL | Netherlands 0-1 Spain | Nico Williams
NICO WILLIAMS OPENS THE SCORING FOR SPAIN!pic.twitter.com/lZYIB9bdCs
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 20, 2025
De la Fuente will now look to hold onto the lead against former Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman with the second leg schedule for Valencia's Estadio Mestalla on March 23.
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