Baena Rodríguez Strike Seals Perfect Group H as Spain Dismantle Uruguay

Spain Finish Flawless, Uruguay Bow Out in Chaos

A first-half strike from Alejandro Baena Rodríguez and a late red card for Uruguay's Agustín Canobbio Graviz told the full story of Saturday's Group H finale — a disciplined Spanish side completing a perfect group stage campaign while Uruguay imploded when they could least afford it.

Key Moment

With the match poised and Uruguay desperately needing a result, Baena Rodríguez found the net in the 42nd minute to give Spain the lead heading into the break. The goal proved decisive. Uruguay, who needed a win to improve their standing, were left chasing a game they never truly threatened to turn around. The evening ended in complete disarray for La Celeste when Canobbio Graviz was dismissed in stoppage time, leaving Uruguay to reflect on a tournament that promised more than it delivered. Notably, Baena Rodríguez himself had picked up a yellow card just four minutes after his goal — a detail that will factor into Spain's squad management ahead of the knockout rounds.

Context

Spain arrived in this fixture having already dispatched Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their previous outing, and their clinical edge showed throughout. Uruguay, by contrast, had managed just one win across their last four outings entering the match, a form run defined by draws and defensive frailty that caught up with them here. The discipline problems were telling — Uruguay collected three yellows across the second half before the Canobbio Graviz red in the 90th, a combustible finish that summed up their tournament-ending frustrations.

Group H Final Standings

Spain top Group H with a commanding seven points from three games, an unblemished 2-1-0 record, and a stunning plus-five goal difference — going into the Round of 32 as one of the tournament's most feared sides. Cape Verde finished second on three points, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia both ended on two points, leaving the third-place advancement picture dependent on results across other groups.

Betting Implications

Spain's perfect group stage — five goals scored, none conceded — makes them a futures mover worth watching. Their Round of 32 opponent is yet to be determined, but any side drawn against La Roja will face steep moneyline odds. Keep an eye on Baena Rodríguez's yellow card suspension risk before locking in Spain player prop bets.

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