Spain - Czech Republic at the Tartiere: World champions return to Asturias eleven years on
- Spain hosts Czech Republic on October 3 at Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, first time Asturias sees the world champions with two stars
- Spain arrives in excellent form after coming back to win 3-2 at Wembley against England and will play at home as two-time champions against Croatia before traveling to Oviedo
- It is the first visit by the national team to Asturias in eleven years, since the 2-0 against Slovakia in 2015, in Nations League Liga A matchday 3
What's up, folks? The world champions are coming to Asturias. On Saturday, October 3rd, at 20:45, Spain host the Czech Republic at Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, in matchday three of the Nations League. It'll be the first time the Asturian fans see the national team at home with the second star on their chest. And yes, at the Tartiere. This week's been a bit of a mess for me, but La Roja deserve a proper welcome.
🇪🇸 How Spain arrive: comeback at Wembley and Croatia tonight
The champions started the Nations League in style. Last Saturday they won 2-3 at Wembley against England: Lamine Yamal scored in the 2nd minute, the English turned it around with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane (who also missed a penalty), and from the bench came Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal to seal the comeback. First test passed with the second star on their chest.
And tonight itself, Tuesday, September 29th at 20:45, they play their first home match as two-time world champions: Spain-Croatia at Sánchez-Pizjuán in Seville. We'll update this article with the result. After Oviedo, the window closes on Tuesday, October 6th in Split, facing Croatia again.
🇨🇿 The opposition: Czech Republic
On paper they're the most beatable side in the group, but you shouldn't take them lightly: they're an intense team, dangerous from set-pieces and have Patrik Schick up front, the kind of striker who doesn't miss. The head-to-head record, though, is reassuring: Spain have never lost to the Czech Republic in seven meetings, with five wins.
🏟️ Spain in Oviedo: the history
The national team has played seven matches in the Asturian capital, with a record of five wins, one draw and one defeat. The first was in 1932, at the old Buenavista ground, a friendly against Yugoslavia that they won with goals from Lángara and Luis Regueiro. At the Tartiere, La Roja won 2-0 against Latvia in 2007, with Xavi and Fernando Torres, on the way to the Euros that changed everything, and 2-0 against Slovakia in 2015, in their last visit.
It'll also be a debut for Luis de la Fuente: at the match presentation, at the Tartiere itself, he admitted he'd never managed a match as national team coach in Oviedo, and said he was delighted to play in such a football-mad city. And he's absolutely right: Asturias is football country, from Villa to Cazorla, from Quini to Luis Enrique.
📺 Where to watch Spain vs Czech Republic
Free-to-air on La 1 (TVE) and RTVE Play, from 20:45 on Saturday, October 3rd. And if you're heading to the Tartiere, enjoy it—the last time the national team came to Asturias was eleven years ago.
Frequently asked questions
When does Spain play against the Czech Republic?
On Saturday 3 October 2026 at 20:45, at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, on matchday 3 of the UEFA Nations League.
Where can I watch Spain vs Czech Republic?
On free-to-air La 1 on TVE and on RTVE Play.
How many times has Spain played in Oviedo?
Seven matches, with five victories, one draw and one defeat. The first was in 1932 at the Buenavista ground and the last was a 2-0 victory over Slovakia at the Carlos Tartiere in September 2015.
Has Spain ever lost against the Czech Republic?
No. In seven encounters, Spain has won five and has not lost any.
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