Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta:"Boy, we had to suffer there. It's been a few tournaments since we went through a knockout match. But today we 'broke the ice' against the World Cup runners-up.

Netherlands officially secured a ticket into the UEFA Nations League semifinals after their success in holding Germany 2-2 on Monday. Needing only a point to secure their path into the competition's first finals edition, Ronald Koeman's men did just what was asked of them on that final group game.

England making their UEFA Nations League group still alive and well following their shocked 3-2 away victory over current table topper, Spain. Both sides already met earlier in the tournament with La Furia Roja grabbing maximum points and that result seemed to put them in a rather relaxed manner.

Spain and Belgium picked up positive results on their latest UEFA Nations League fixtures this midweek as both national teams defeated their opponents in such convincing fashion. Luis Enrique's men showed positive signs already under his tenure as after defeating England last weekend, La Furia Roja went on to destory World Cup 2018 finalist, Croatia 6-0.

Spain started their UEFA Nations League campaign with a positive result after defeating home team England 2-1 on Sunday. Not having the most impressive World Cup 2018, La Furia Roja are eager to start over in a fine fashion under their new boss Luis Enrique, who is making his coaching in that match.

Russia defeated Spain on penalties to earn victory after the inaugural shootout of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Koke saw his effort saved by Igor Akinfeev, before Iago Aspas's unsuccessful spot kick sent the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow into delirium.

Another major surprise occurred in FIFA World Cup 2018 when one of the tournament favorites, Spain saw themselves leaving the tournament rather early after being eliminated by host nation, Russia.

Experiencing such internal hardships just days ahead of the World Cup 2018, Spain so far showed that they are still good enough to go into the last 16. However, stern test now arrives for La Furia Roja as they're facing up against host nation, Russia, which put on a quite impressive performances during their first two group matches.

Spain made their way into the knock out stage of FIFA World Cup 2018 as group winner, but it was not without a dramatic scene as they were only drawing 2-2 against Morocco. Playing against Atlas Lions on their final group match, La Furia Roja were expected to pick maximum points without much concern.

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Being one of the favorites to with World Cup 2018, Spain are yet to secure their qualifying spot after only picking up four points from their previous two games. That's why Fernando Hierro's side are set to secure their path into the next round this Monday when they face up against Morocco, which are already eliminated.

IR Iran and Spain rounded off Matchday 2 in Group B, with La Roja securing a deserved 1-0 win to record their first victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. ​Spain earn first win at Russia 2018, Diego Costa nets his third goal in two games.