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Spain national football team
International Friendlies
Mar 5, 2014 at 9pm UK
 
Italy national football team

1-0

Pedro (63')
FT(HT: 0-0)

The Match

Match Report

Pedro scores in the second half to give Spain a 1-0 win over Italy in their international friendly.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the international friendly at the Vicente Calderon as Spain beat Italy 1-0.

Team News

Diego Costa makes his debut for Spain in their international friendly against Italy in Madrid.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's juicy international friendly between Spain and Italy.

Head to Head
Jun 27, 2013 8pm
Semi-finals
Spain
0-0
Italy
Jun 10, 2012 5pm
Group Stage
Spain
1-1
Italy
Jun 1, 1934 3.30pm
Quarter-Finals
Italy
1-0
Spain
Meazza (11')
May 31, 1934 3.30pm
Quarter-Finals
Italy
1-1
Spain
Ferrari (44')
Regueiro (30')
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Diego Costa pleased with Vicente Calderon venue
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa says that the possibility of making his Spain debut in the Vicente Calderon makes the occasion even more special.
Mar 5, 15:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Thiago: 'Diego Costa is one of us'
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago welcomes Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa into the Spain squad.
Mar 5, 14:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Iker Casillas is in peculiar situation'
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon admits that Real Madrid stopper Iker Casillas is in a "peculiar" situation at his club.
Mar 5, 14:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cesare Prandelli: 'Andres Iniesta best in world'
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli says that Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta is "undoubtedly the best player in the world".
Mar 5, 13:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fernando Llorente praises Diego Costa
Juventus striker Fernando Llorente lavishes praise on Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa.
Mar 5, 12:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Diego Costa thanks Spain teammates
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa thanks his Spain teammates for welcoming him into the squad.
Mar 5, 12:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fernando Llorente retains World Cup hope
Juventus striker Fernando Llorente insists that he is still hopeful of being selected for Spain's World Cup squad, despite being omitted for their friendly with Italy on Wednesday night.
Mar 5, 06:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cesare Prandelli "didn't want" Spain match
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli concedes that he "didn't want" to face Spain in an international friendly this week.
Mar 4, 16:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Vicente del Bosque: Diego Costa "settled in"
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque says that Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has settled into the La Roja squad.
Mar 4, 15:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Vicente del Bosque hoping for "attractive game"
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque expects a "powerful" Italy when the two nations meet on Wednesday.
Mar 4, 15:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cesc Fabregas to remain with Spain squad
A report claims that Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas will remain with the Spain squad even if he is deemed unfit to face Italy on Wednesday.
Mar 4, 14:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Diego Costa to start against Italy
A report claims that Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa will start for Spain against Italy on Wednesday.
Mar 4, 12:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Man United's Juan Mata, Chelsea's Fernando Torres not included in Spain squad
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres are not included in Spain's squad to face Italy.
Feb 28, 11:48
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