What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unreal match, Spain getting hammered (10)" mean?

The definition is "Unreal". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MATCHSPAIN ("match, Spain") [anagram: "hammered"] = PHANTASMIC; definition: "Unreal" The answer is PHANTASMIC.

Unreal match, Spain getting hammered (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 26 Across | 2023-03-09 flower

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