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Spain vs Croatia player ratings: Teen Lamine Yamal shows glimpses of bright future in easy Euro 2024 win

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Spain got up and running at Euro 2024 with a straightforward win over Croatia, beating their Group B opponents 3-0 on Saturday.

Captain Alvaro Morata opened the scoring for Luis de la Fuente’s side in Berlin, following a fine Fabian Ruiz assist, and it was Ruiz who doubled the lead with an impressive solo goal.

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The standout moment, however, might have come from Lamine Yamal, when the 16-year-old

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