Wales beat Spain after double from Paco Alcacer in friendly
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Spain produced a Cardiff masterclass to stun Wales and send a warning shot to Nations League rivals England.
Luis Enrique's stylish side strolled to a 4-1 victory on a night when Wales returned to the 74,500-capacity Principality Stadium for the first time in seven-and-a-half years.
Paco Alcacer, with a brace, and Sergio Ramos scored inside 29 minutes before substitute Marc Bartra added a fourth with a towering second-half header.
Sam Vokes headed a consolation a minute from time but it was a sobering evening for Ryan Giggs' side ahead of their Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland.
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When is it?
Wales vs Spain takes place on Thursday 11 October at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
What time does it start?
The international friendly kicks off at 7.45pm BST.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 7.30pm BST.
Anthem time.
Spain's "Marcha Real" is one of only four anthems without official lyrics, a tuneful and upbeat march.
(San Marino, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina are the others if you are wondering)
"Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" follows, with a Cymry chorus of over 50,000 joining in.
It's football time.
A minute-long silence to remember victims of the Majorca floods, before the players take their places and the game can begin.
Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and the game is underway.
1 minute
Wales in their traditional red, Spain in white with red accents.
Chris Gunter and Ben Davies start either side of Ashley Williams in the hosts' back-three. Declan John and Connor Roberts are the wing-backs.
2 minutes
A rarely-sighted foul throw early on.
Jose Gaya is the offender, lifting his foot as he looks to power the ball in to a teammate...
3 minutes
Tidy start by Spain, as you might expect. Wales are very compact.
5 minutes
Suso fires the first effort on goal, but it is very wayward. Goal kick.
6 minutes
The Chelsea connection of Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata combine to free the latter down the right, but his low cross is too close to Wayne Hennessey who gathers comfortably.
7 MINUTES IN AND SPAIN LEAD! PACO ALCACER RIFLES ONE HOME!
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