Alex Baena — Spanish footballer who scored in World Cup and Nations League matches for Spain, appearing in coverage of international football.
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The Standard
… Earlier, Alex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atletico Madrid their narrow win at Espanyol. …
'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike lateCitizen Digital
… It was O'Reilly's mistake which led to Alex Baena drawing Spain level at 2-2 at Wembley before the World Cup winners went on to claim victory. …
O'Reilly to miss Czech Republic but Konsa in squadThe Standard
… But two sloppy defensive errors cost Tuchel's men for both Spain's first two goals.Marc Guehi was caught in possession by Lamine Yamal for the visitors' early opener before Nico O'Reilly's wayward pass that led to Alex Baena's equaliser swung momentum back in Spain's direction. …
Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's levelCitizen Digital
… But the European champions responded as Alex Baena levelled before Mikel Oyarzabal struck the winner, just as he did when the sides met in the final of Euro 2024. …
Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La FuenteCitizen Digital
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England's best 'for a long time' despite Spain defeat, says KaneCitizen Digital
Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga By AFP August 20, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Giuliano Simeone (L) vies for the ball with Malaga' …
Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over MalagaThe Standard
… Spain made their presence felt moments later though, with Alex Baena poleaxing Messi with an elbow to the back that again escaped sanction. …
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dreamThe Standard
… An Alex Baena free kick hit the crossbar, and Yamal's close-range follow-up shot was well saved. …
Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup winThe Standard
… Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last 32 showdown against Argentina. …
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clashThe Standard
… De la Fuente also warned his players had been "stung" by the criticism they faced following their opening result and they responded emphatically.Yamal's return was one of four changes in total with Pedro Porro, Dani Olmo and Alex Baena also coming into the starting line-up. …
Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi ArabiaBarcelona defeated 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Coach Hansi Flick praised teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in the match, as the best player in the world.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona defeated 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Coach Hansi Flick praised teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in the match, as the best player in the world.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
England defender Nico O'Reilly has been ruled out of the Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, while Ezri Konsa is set to be in the squad. Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has been called up as O'Reilly's replacement.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thomas Tuchel's England side surrendered a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday, with Tuchel attributing the defeat to defensive errors and saying the side needs to improve to reach Spain's level.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente said his team can improve further after extending their unbeaten run to 39 games by coming from behind to defeat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League, their first match since winning the World Cup for the second time.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions produced some of their best football for a long time despite losing 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in the Nations League. England led before half-time through goals by Anthony Gordon and Kane, but Spain equalized through Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal, with Kane hitting the bar on a second-half penalty.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals from outside the box to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Malaga in their La Liga season opener, with Julian Alvarez unavailable as he recovers fitness after the World Cup break.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, defeating holders Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a second World Cup victory in what was likely his final World Cup appearance.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in their World Cup knockout match, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (2) and Pedro Porro, advancing to face either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16. Spain controlled the match with dominant possession and play at Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain in Guadalajara, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error allowing Alex Baena's weak shot to decide the match. Spain topped Group H and will face Austria or Algeria next, while Cape Verde advanced to meet Argentina after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →