Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored a hat trick as Spain recorded a 6-0 win over Turkey on Sunday evening, with La Roja sending out a strong message to their rivals for the 2026 World Cup.

Pedri struck a brace, while Ferran Torres was also on the scoresheet, as Luis de la Fuente's side demolished Turkey to make it two wins from their opening two matches in Group E.

Mundo Deportivo called Merino a "killer", with the publication noting his excellent form for the national side.

El Desmarque , meanwhile, branded the performance 'one of the best matches of his career', handing him a 10/10 rating due to the manner of his overall display.

The publication also noted his 'historic hat trick', as Merino scored the first treble of his international career.

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