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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Sep 5, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
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8-0
Reaction
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Alvaro Morata: 'Rivalry with Diego Costa is a luxury'
Alvaro Morata calls his rivalry with Spain teammate Diego Costa "a luxury" after the two strikers both scored twice against Liechtenstein on Monday night.
Sep 6, 15:57
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Diego Costa hails Spain teammates
Spain forward Diego Costa hails his international teammates for helping him overcome a difficult period with the national team.
Sep 6, 13:39
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Julen Lopetegui pleased with Spain start
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that it was "important to start well" after his team beat Liechtenstein 8-0 in their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Sep 6, 13:13
The Match
Match Report
Spain open their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign with a thumping 8-0 win over Liechtenstein in Leon on Monday night.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Liechtenstein from Leon.
Team News
Diego Costa comes in for Alvaro Morata in Spain's opening World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein in Leon.
Form Guide
Build-up
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Julen Lopetegui "delighted" with Spain squad
New Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that his players have shown the right "attitude" in the build-up to Monday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier at home to Liechtenstein.
Sep 5, 12:57
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Julen Lopetegui plays down Alvaro Morata concerns
Alvaro Morata "should be fit" to face Liechtenstein in Spain's opening 2018 World Cup qualifier on Monday, according to La Roja boss Julen Lopetegui.
Sep 2, 22:06