Ex-Sporting star starts as Spain thrash Georgia 4-0 | OneFootball

The Spanish national team once again achieved a resounding victory in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup against Georgia, winning 4-0 this Saturday, November 15, and is getting closer to securing their ticket to the next World Cup. Pedro Porro, a former player of Sporting - who recently faced a setback in the English league - was a starter and was substituted at halftime. Giorgi Kochorashvili was not called up.

Luís de La Fuente's team dispelled any doubts early on. Mikel Oyarzabal, a player from Real Sociedad, scored the first goal in the 11th minute by converting a penalty. Shortly after, Fabián Ruiz delivered a piercing pass to Martin Zubimendi (22'), and the Arsenal midfielder chipped the ball over Giorgi Mamardashvili.

The first half wouldn't end without another goal, scored by Ferrán Torres (33'), who capitalized on a pass from Mikel Oyarzabal. In the second half, Oyarzabal (63') sealed the score with another penalty. Group E seems almost decided, with Spain still set to face Turkey in the final round.

To finish first, the Turks would have to defeat these opponents by a seven-goal difference. This would place them at the top of the group, using the second tiebreaker: the number of goals scored. For now, the playoff seems more likely.

This season, wearing the Tottenham jersey, Pedro Porro – valued at 40 million euros – has played 18 matches: one in the UEFA Super Cup, 11 in the Premier League, four in the Champions League, and two in the League Cup. In total, the Spanish full-back has accumulated 1,527 minutes, with three assists to his name.

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