Spain defeated Scotland 2-0 on Thursday, becoming the first team to qualify for the 2024 European Championships. La Roja in the preliminary round.

Spain trounced Scotland 2-0, putting an end to the opponent’s tumultuous development.

Scotland simply needed a draw to qualify for their second consecutive Euro, and the away team appeared to be successful as the score remained 0-0 after more than 70 minutes.Scotland had a goal disallowed in the 60th minute after midfielder Scott McTominay scored with a superb free kick, but the goal was disallowed because Jack Hendry was clearly offside.However, two late goals by Spain in Seville destroyed Scotland’s unblemished qualifying record.

In the 73rd minute, Alvaro Morata headed in a cross from Jesus Navas, and Oihan Sancet scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute. La Roja extended their home winning streak in European qualifying to 25 games, dating back to the 1-0 loss to Greece in 2003. “We understand exactly how Scotland plays,” Morata explained.”They have tough players, and we have to be patient.”Finally, it worked, and we got three points.”Meanwhile, Rodri, the midfielder, assessed: “Our greatest virtue is patience.”As time passes, tiredness and emptiness arise.”

Scotland leads Group A with 15 points, three more than Spain, who have a game in hand, and five more than Norway, which defeated Cyprus 4-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s brace.Even though Scotland will not play in the next qualifying match as a result of this scenario, they can still get tickets if Norway does not overcome Spain at home on Sunday.Meanwhile, if Spain wins in Oslo, they will gain tickets and move to the top of the group.

Erling Haaland scored twice to help Norway beat Cyprus 4-0 and keep hope alive.

“One of the challenges here is to come and compete with a top team in Europe, which is Spain. We did that,” Scotland coach Steve Clarke said. “If the results are not as expected when Norway hosts Spain, then we are well equipped to get the necessary points in the remaining two matches next month. We are in that position because of the tremendous work we have done in the group so far.”

Other recent developments.Romania missed out on an opportunity to top Group I after a 0-0 draw with Belarus, while Kosovo maintained its chances with a 3-0 win against Andorra.The match between Israel and Switzerland was intended to take place on Thursday, but it was postponed until November due to the conflict with Hamas.

Albania won Group E with a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic, while Poland finished second with a 2-0 victory over the Faeroe Islands.

Turkey seized the lead in Group D against Croatia with a 1-0 victory in the straight clash.In the other game, Latvia defeated third-placed Armenia 2-0 at home.