Oyarzabal scored the opener in Monday's 3-1 victory against Peru, confirming his full fitness and cementing his status as the expected starter leading Spain's front line at the World Cup.
Analysis:
Oyarzabal had been rested for the Iraq friendly as a precautionary measure but his goal against Peru is the perfect statement of intent heading into Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15. The Real Sociedad forward brings technical quality, intelligent movement and clinical finishing to a Spain side that arrives at the tournament as one of the genuine favorites to lift the trophy, and his return to form and fitness is a timely boost for coach Luis de la Fuente.
