UEFA Nations League 2022/23: Inigo Martinez scores a late EQUALISER for La Roja to claim a point, Watch Czech Republic vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS

The stalemate left Spain three points Group A2 joint-leaders Czech Republic and Portugal, who eased past Switzerland on Sunday.

Spain boasted 80 per cent of possession in the opening 15 minutes but found themselves behind after Pesek tapped in Kuchta’s selfless square pass, with a VAR check for offside allowing the goal to stand.

Pablo Sarabia skewed a presentable opportunity wide as Spain searched for a response, which arrived when Gavi curled a precise finish low into Tomas Vaclik’s right corner.

UEFA Nations League 2022/23: Spain drop to 3rd place

Luis Enrique introduced Ferran Torres at half-time but it was fellow winger Dani Olmo who almost put Spain ahead after the interval when he whipped narrowly wide.

Kuchta then rolled a glorious opportunity wide when one-on-one with Simon, while Marco Asensio drilled a left-footed attempt against the right post at the other end.

But Kutcha nudged the hosts ahead as he latched onto Vaclav Cerny’s incisive throughball before coolly chipping the onrushing Simon.

Torres headed onto the post minutes later before Spain stole a late point as Martinez headed in Asensio’s cross via the underside of the crossbar.

Gavi makes history

Barcelona youngster Gavi was the star of the show as he dictated proceedings in midfield against Portugal, and he followed suit here.

The midfielder kept his composure to slot in the first-half equaliser to become Spain’s youngest scorer, aged just 17 years and 304 days.

What’s next?

Spain visit Switzerland on Thursday, while the Czech Republic head to Portugal on the same day.