On the other hand, Mikel Merino managed to score three goals along a 6-0 away win the Turkey team, while Germany successfully initiated their bid beating Northern Ireland 3-1, as the talented Florian Wirtz scored from a brilliant free kick. Spain, the reigning European champions, demonstrated relentless offense as Merino scored his first professional hat trick. he also recorded his first ever as midfiel Merino plays for Arsenal. This match also marks as Spains second largest away victory in a world cup qualifier.