Macedonian goalkeeper for Rayo Vallecano; keeps goal for North Macedonia.
Kieron Bowie scores a seven-minute opener as Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje. John McGinn adds a late penalty; Scotland go top? of the group with four points, though Scott McKenna is sent off late on. Roberton and Gannon-Doak impress; Bowman’s wide.
Benfica have overwhelmed Hearts 6-1 in Lisbon, but Hearts forward momentum is the focus as the tie ends 7-2 on aggregate. The Edinburgh side now faces a Conference League route via Rapid Vienna while Benfica progress in Europe.
Granit Xhaka has withdrawn from Switzerland’s Nations League squad as prosecutors review a possible criminal case over a vaccination certificate obtained during the Covid pandemic. Embolo is also unavailable as the Swiss focus on upcoming matches against North Macedonia, Scotland, and Slovenia.