Temporarily ranked second in the table, above the powerful Spanish opponent before the match, Georgia was still unable to maintain this position when it collapsed before the "red storm" coming from the Iberian peninsula.
Even the talented player nicknamed "little Maradona" Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was recently nominated for the "Golden Ball 2023" award, could not shoulder the responsibility against one of the big names in European football.
Luka Gagnidze (23, Georgia) competes for the ball with Rodri
In the first half, the Spanish strikers put the ball into the home team Georgia's net 4 times. Among them, veteran striker Alvaro Morata had a double of his own.
In between the two goals of the Atletico Madrid player was an own goal by Georgian centre-back Kvirkvelia and a goal by Dani Olmo.
Alvaro Morata (7) scored a double in the first half
Early in the second half, Chakvetadze shortened the score for Georgia but that was all the home team could do against Spain.
From the 66th to the 74th minute, "La Roja" had 3 more shots on goal against Georgia. In which, Morata completed his own hat-trick before Nico Williams and 16-year-old talent Lamine Yamal scored in turn.
Lamin Yamal, the youngest player - 16 years 57 days - to score for Spain
With this victory, Spain surpassed Georgia to rise to second place in Group A , just behind Scotland. Coach de la Fuente's team currently has 6 points after 3 matches, while Georgia has only 4 points after 4 matches.
In Group J , Portugal won 1-0 away to Slovakia with Bruno Fernandes scoring the only goal in the 43rd minute. Superstar Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes but did not contribute any goals.
Bruno Fernandes helps Portugal maintain winning streak
Portugal currently has 15 points after 5 matches, winning all 15, scoring a total of 15 goals and not conceding a single goal, an achievement that no opponent has matched in the EURO 2024 qualifiers so far. Portugal is at the top of Group J, just above Slovakia, who has only 10 points after 5 matches.
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