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Nations League round-up: Spain beat Czech Republic as Belgium edge Turkey and Albania see off Finland

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The UEFA Nations League continued on Thursday evening with eight matches taking place across Europe as teams entered the final stages of the league phase.

Spain travelled to Czech Republic looking to maintain their impressive form, while Belgium faced Turkey and Finland took on Albania.

England were also in action against Croatia, with Italy hosting France in another heavyweight League A encounter.

Here is how things unfolded.

Czech Republic 0-2 Spain

Alex Baena and Marc Pubill were on target as Spain beat Czech Republic 2-0 in Prague to maintain their perfect record in the Nations League.

Baena opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 39th minute, giving Luis de la Fuente’s side a half-time advantage.

The visitors had to wait until the sixth minute of stoppage time to double their lead, with Pubill finding the net to put the result beyond doubt.

Spain now head into Sunday’s meeting with England knowing a draw will be enough to finish top of their League A group.

Turkey 1-2 Belgium

Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere scored three minutes apart as Belgium came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Izmir.

Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler gave the hosts the lead in the 20th minute, but De Bruyne equalised just seven minutes later.

De Ketelaere completed the turnaround in the 30th minute, leaving Turkey trailing at half-time despite their promising start.

Belgium held on to take all three points ahead of their final group fixture against Italy on Sunday.

Albania 2-0 Finland

Ernest Muci and Olsi Manj scored either side of half-time as Albania beat Finland 2-0 in Tirana.

Muci broke the deadlock in the 35th minute to put the hosts ahead following a competitive opening half-hour.

Manj doubled Albania’s advantage five minutes after the restart, leaving Finland with a difficult task in the second half.

Nations League full results – Thursday, 12 November

Turkey 1-2 Belgium

Armenia 1-1 Cyprus

Czech Republic 0-2 Spain

England 2-1 Croatia

Albania 2-0 Finland

San Marino 0-2 Belarus

Italy 3-1 France

Montenegro 2-1 Latvia

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