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Mikel Merino hit a hat-trick as Spain crushed Turkey 6-0 in Konya.
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Pedri struck twice while Ferran Torres added another.
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The dominant win kept Spain in full control of Group E.
Arsenal forward Mikel Merino hit a hat-trick as Spain routed Turkey 6-0 in Konya, giving Luis de la Fuente’s side full control of Group E.
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Pedri opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a curled finish from the edge of the box.
Spain kept pressing with fast, incisive passing and sharp movement.
Merino opened his account after a slick team move, then grabbed a second in first-half stoppage time from a Mikel Oyarzabal assist.
Early in the second half Ferran Torres finished a swift counter, and Merino curled a superb long-range shot to complete his treble.
Spain dominated the key spells, created the better chances and punished Turkey’s mistakes.
Tempers flared briefly late on, but the match finished without further incident.
This result highlights Spain’s depth and momentum in qualifying.
Mikel Merino’s display adds a new attacking threat from midfield and gives opponents plenty to think about.
Spain travel next for another qualifier. For fans, this performance will stick in the memory.
