Blow by blow: Spain vs Russia
Spain face hosts Russia in what promises to be an intriguing World Cup last-16 clash at the Luzhniki Stadium this afternoon.
Spain’s goalkeeper David De Gea eyes the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Spain and Morocco at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 25, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS
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Spain have not lost a match since Euro 2016, although they have looked far from convincing after the chaos that saw coach Julen Lopetegui sacked before their first game.
They needed a last-gasp equaliser from Iago Aspas in a 2-2 draw with Morocco to pip Portugal to top spot in Group B, and are battling to fix a leaky defence.
Hosts Russia must rebound quickly for this afternoon’s clash with Spain.
Resounding wins over Saudi Arabia and Egypt elevated expectations for Stanislav Cherchesov’s side before they were dealt a dose of reality in a 3-0 loss to Uruguay.
