Match Details
Luxembourg: Joubert, Mutsch, Chanot, Martins Pereira (Turpel, 60), Philipps, Janisch, Jans, Gerson, Holter, Da Mota Alves (Payal, 75), Bensi
Spain: De Gea, Pique, Bartra, Jordi Alba, Carvajal, Busquets, Iniesta (Bernat, 72), Koke, Silva (Pedro, 71), Alcacer, Costa (Rodrigo, 83)
Goals: Silva (27), Alcacer (42), Costa (69), Bernat (88)
Spain continued their bullying of minnows as they breezed past a mediocre Luxembourg side with a clean-sheet as well. Diego Costa broke his duck for Spain after six appearances for La Roja as they marched to 4-0 thumping at Stade Josey Barthel.
Spain a few changes to their lineup as we saw David De Gea make his competitive debut for Spain, David Siva in for Cesc Fabregas and also Barca youngster Marc Bartra came in place of Raul Albiol. The European champions began the game along the expected lines as they dominated from the word go.
After over 25 minutes of nonstop barrage at Luxembourg’s goal Spain finally managed to break the dead lock with cool David Silva half volley. It was one-way traffic as visitors needed to get back their faltering qualifying campaign till now. With 3 minutes to half, Spain doubled their lead via in form youngster Pablo Alcacer. David Silva was having a nice game as he provided that creative spark in central areas.
Luxembourg had chances so few and far between that one would've toured that entire nation and still wouldn’t have missed any. David De Gea must be thanking lady luck for handing him such an easy debut. He barely made 2 saves.
After missing raft of chances, Diego Costa finally managed to get monkey off his back. A scrappy finish bit nonetheless a morale boosting goal for the Brazilian born Spaniard. Spain managed to get in a fourth via Bayern Munich’s right back Bernat in 88th minute.
It was a nervy win for the visitors as they are still struggling to get to their surreal best.
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