Spain U21 rout San Marino 13-0 — Carlos Espi scores four
Spain's Under‑21s recorded a record away win, beating San Marino 13-0 on October 1, 2026.
Spain's Under-21 team produced a record-breaking away performance, routing San Marino 13-0 on October 1, 2026.
The standout of the night was Carlos Espi, the young Real Madrid striker, who tore through San Marino's defence and finished with four goals to his name.
Spain dominated from the opening whistle to the final minute, creating numerous chances and converting them with clinical efficiency. The comprehensive victory sets a new high for the national side in an away fixture.
Record context
The previous biggest away win for Spain came on 11 October 2005, when they defeated San Marino 10-1 on that visit. The 13-0 scoreline on October 1, 2026 surpasses that mark and becomes the new reference point for Spain's largest victory on foreign soil.
The result will stand out in the statistics for Spain's youth programme and marks an emphatic statement by the U21 squad and its attacking prospects.
Photo: press material from the event
