Spain sent message to a continent as they thrashed croatia 6-0

Spain sent a strong message to the rest of the European continent that they are back after thrashing Croatia 6-0 in UEFA Nations League action on Tuesday night at the Estadio Martinez Valero in Elche.

Goals from Saul, Marco Asensio, Rodrigo, Sergio Ramos, Isco and a Croatia own goal made for a night that evoked memories of La Roja age of dominance from 2008-12, while it will be a night to forget for the World Cup runners-up.

One would be hard-pressed to pick out a man of the match for La Roja, such was the decisive and complete performance from the hosts. Asensio was certainly one of the stars with a goal and three assists, as was Dani Ceballos who was superb in the Spanish midfield and helped make Luka Modric a non-factor. All in all, this new-look Spain under Luis Enrique continues to impress and now owns a hefty six-point advantage over Group 4 rivals England and Croatia.

Luis Enrique made three changes from last Saturday's win at Wembley with Gaya replacing Marcos Alonso in defense, Dani Ceballos for Thiago in midfield and Marco Asensio up top instead of Iago Aspas.

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