An error from Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gave Switzerland a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday evening.
The home side took the lead through talented young right-back Álvaro Odriozola, who finished well on the full volley from the edge of the box for his first goal for his country.
Spain players celebrate the opening goal during the international friendly football match between Spain and Switzerland at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on June 3, 2018.
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Spain had other chances at the Estadio de la Cerámica, but their front-line pairing of Diego Costa and Iago Aspas struggled to click, with the Celta Vigo striker withdrawn at half time having failed to make an impression.
Switzerland levelled matters when Ricardo Rodriguez turned home when De Gea spilled a shot into the path of the AC Milan defender.
TALKING POINT
Should Spain by worried by David De Gea’s blunder? De Gea can probably count the number of mistakes he has made over the past few years on one hand, but he was at fault for Switzerland’s equalising goal here. It was almost as if he failed to judge the flight of the initial shot, fumbling the ball at the feet of Rodriguez. So should Lopetegui be concerned by this mistake? Or will this focus De Gea ahead of the World Cup?
Spain's goalkeepers David de Gea attends a training session of Spain's football national team at the Spanish Football Federation's 'Ciudad del Futbol' in Las Rozas, near Madrid on May 29, 2018
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MAN OF THE MATCH
Alvaro Odriozola (Spain) With Dani Carvajal out injured, all eyes were on the young full back as he was handed his first Spain start, and Odriozola made quite the impression. The highlight of his evening was his goal, struck on the full volley from the edge of the penalty area, but the Real Sociedad right back impressed throughout, giving his side an outlet down the flank. Odriozola could be a good option for the World Cup.
Alvaro Odriozola of Spain competes for the ball with Steven Zuber (R) of Switzerland during the International Friendly match between Spain and Switzerland at Estadio de La Ceramica on June 3, 2018 in Villareal, Spain.
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PLAYER RATINGS
Spain - De Gea 4, Odriozola 8, Pique 5, Azpilicueta 7, Alba 6, Silva 7, Koke 6, Thiago 5, Iniesta 8, Aspas 5, Costa 6. Subs - Monreal 5, Nacho 6, Saul 5, Asensio 7, Rodrigo 6, Vazquez 6.
Switzerland - Sommer 7, Lichtsteiner 6, Schar 5, Akanji 5, Rodriguez 7, Behrami 5, Zakaria 5, Shaqiri 6, Dzemaili 5, Zuber 5, Seferovic 6. Subs - Lang 5, Fernandes 5, Djourou 5, Drmic 6, Moubandje 5, Embolo 6.
KEY MOMENTS
28’ GOAL! Spain 1-0 Switzerland: Incredible! The right back, who was the subject of all the scrutiny this evening, has scored the opener for Spain! Odriozola hit the ball on the full volley from the edge of the box and finds the far corner of the net.
45’ BRILLIANT FROM INIESTA! That was very close to the second goal for Spain. Iniesta weaved through three defenders before firing off on goal. Sommer makes the save to tip round the post.
61’ GOAL! Spain 1-1 Switzerland: Well, you don't see that very often. De Gea fumbles a pretty easy shot from inside the box, with the ball dropping to Rodriguez a matter of yards out. The full back has the simple task of finishing from close range.
91’ OUTSIDE OF THE POST! Wow, that was inches away from being an excellent goal for Nacho. He tried to find the far corner of the net with a curling finish, but the ball clips the post.
KEY STATS
Spain have scored in each of their last 19 games in all competitions (60 goals in total), their best scoring run since 1951.
Julen Lopetegui has still to lose a match as Spain manager, winning 13 and drawing six of his first 19 games.
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