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·7 September 2025

Three standout performers from Turkey v Spain

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Spain put on a spectacular performance and silenced the Turkish inferno to take a giant step towards the World Cup.

It's hard to remember a more complete, collective, and brilliant match from the Spanish National Team. Several key players stood out in a game that sends a message to the footballing world.


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Pedri, a magician in Turkey

The Canary Islander put on a masterclass and opened the scoring in the Turkish inferno, proving that, as of today, he is the best midfielder in the world.


Lamine, a Turkish nightmare

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He was a constant headache for the Turkish defense, never tired of taking them on, dribbling, and looked for his goal on multiple occasions. He was the most booed player by the crowd, and it's easy to see why.


Mikel Merino, a player in top form

He plays everywhere and does everything; he's not a striker, but he scores in bunches and shows up when no one expects it. The impact of Mikel Merino on this team is something out of the ordinary.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.


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