Spain fall to Portugal on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time
Yeremy Pino and Álex Baena featured in the UEFA Nations League final between Spain and Portugal, which ended 2-2. The two Villarreal CF players came on during extra time and impressed for La Roja. Baena, from Roquetas de Mar, even converted one of the penalties, but the Portuguese side emerged victorious in the shootout.
Elsewhere, Juan Foyth played a few minutes for Argentina in their 1-0 win over Chile and will face Colombia this Wednesday as the Albiceleste look to edge closer to World Cup qualification.
Nicolas Pépé suffered a defeat in a friendly with Ivory Coast against New Zealand (1-0) and will face Canada next. Meanwhile, Pape Gueye did not feature in Senegal’s draw with Ireland (1-1) but could be involved in their next friendly against England.
Tajon Buchanan starred in Canada’s 4-2 win over Ukraine, providing a stunning assist for Jonathan David and sealing the match with a well-taken goal in the 81st minute. His next match is set for Wednesday—against his Villarreal team-mate Nicolas Pépé.
Thierno Barry remains in camp with the France U21 squad as they prepare for the UEFA European U21 Championship.
Franco-Cape Verdean defender Logan Costa, who had also received a call-up, did not join the national team due to injury.
Results and upcoming fixtures for Villarreal CF’s internationals (Spanish mainland time):
Spain (Baena and Yeremy)
- Portugal 2-2 Spain (5-4 on penalties)
Argentina (Foyth)
- Chile 0-1 Argentina
- Argentina vs Colombia: Wednesday 11th June, 2:00am, Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Ivory Coast (Pépé)
- New Zealand 1-0 Ivory Coast
- Canada vs Ivory Coast: Wednesday 11th June, 2:30am, BMO Field, Toronto (Canada)
Senegal (Gueye)
- Ireland 1-1 Senegal
- England vs Senegal: Tuesday 10th June, 8:45pm, City Ground, Nottingham (England)
Canada (Buchanan)
- Canada 4-2 Ukraine
- Canada vs Ivory Coast: Wednesday 11th June, 2:30am, BMO Field, Toronto (Canada)
France U21s (Thierno Barry)
- Portugal vs France: Wednesday 11th June, 9:00pm, Stadion na Sihoti, Trencin (Slovakia)
- France vs Georgia: Saturday 14th June, 9:00pm, Football Stadium MSK Zilina, Zilina (Slovakia)
- France vs Poland: Tuesday 17th June, 6:00pm, Football Stadium MSK Zilina, Zilina (Slovakia)
