Spain 5-0 Andorra: Oyarzabal stakes Euro 2024 claim with hat-trick in friendly dominance

Mikel Oyarzabal staked his claim for a place in Spain’s final Euro 2024 squad after his hat-trick in Wednesday’s 5-0 friendly victory over Andorra.

Real Betis forward Ayose Perez marked his international debut with a 24th-minute opener in Badajoz, capitalising on Pau Cubarsi’s headed assist to edge the hosts ahead.

Perez added further credit to his European Championship hopes with a smart assist after the break, teeing up a tap-in for Oyarzabal, who then added his second of the game after 66 minutes.

Oyarzabal completed his treble just seven minutes later before Ferran Torres netted a fifth as Spain, who face Northern Ireland in their final warm-up on Saturday, eased to victory just 10 days before their Euros opener against Croatia.

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