Sensational Spain put seven past Costa Rica

Former champions Spain got their World Cup off to a pulsating start with a record 7-0 win over a shell-shocked Costa Rica, with an early Dani Olmo strike taking his country past the 100 goal mark in soccer’s showpiece event The European giants sought to make their mark in Group E with an unrelenting pursuit of goals against a Costa Rican side that posed no threat, taking the points with ease thanks to Olmo, Gavi, Marco Asensio, Carlos Soler, Alvaro Morata and a brace from Ferran Torres.

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Italy see off Spain on penalties to reach Euro 2020 Final

Italy booked their place in the final of Euro 2020 defeating Spain 4-2 on penalties at Wembley. Jorginho held his nerve from the spot after a tense but thrilling game. Federico Chiesa put Italy ahead after an hour but a goal from Alvaro Morata ten minutes from the end forced extra-time.

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Spain survive extra-time and Croatian comeback to reach quarter-finals

Spain saw a two goal lead evaporate before mounting a comeback of their own to defeat Croatia 3-5 after extra-time. Spain fell behind through a bizarre own goal but recovered and seemed to have put the game to bed before Croatia rallied to force extra time. Spain will now face France or Switzerland in the last eight.

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Spain secure last 16 place with five goal drubbing of Slovakia

Spain will face Croatia in the last 16 of Euro 2020 as they finished second in Group E thanks to a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in Sevilla. Two Slovakia own goals helped the Spaniards to victory with Aymeric Laporte, Pablo Sarabia and Ferran Torres all finding the net sending their opponents home.

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Sensational Spain stun Germany in 6-0 drubbing

Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as Spain trounced Germany 6-0 in the UEFA Nations League securing a spot in next year’s finals in the process. The defeat, the nation’s heaviest in 89 years, mounts further pressure on head coach Joachim Low.

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