A. Morata - "Marca" Newspaper's Spanish Player of the Year © IMAGO/Pressinphoto

Alvaro Morata yesterday scored a very important goal in the Spain match against Portugal, and today he received a prestigious award.

The 29-year-old striker was named the best player of the year in Spain - he received the award from the "Marca" newspaper.

Last season, representing the Juventus team, A. Morata scored 9 goals and made 7 assists in the Serie A championship.

This season, the Spaniard also started successfully, scoring 3 goals while playing for the Atletico team.

The striker's goal yesterday secured a ticket for Spain to the Nations League finals.