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.
86 minutes
David Brooks cuts inside on to his left foot from the short corner but his shot is blocked.
Tom Lawrence tries an ambitious volley across goal. Kepa is quickly down to dive on to his low effort.
At the other end, Wayne Hennessey is firmly behind Rodrigo's drive and is up quickly to gather Jonny's headed follow-up.
88 minutes
Wales counter after Rodrigo is dispossessed and work a three-on-three.
David Brooks drives inside and touches a lovely reverse pass to Connor Roberts, but Jose Gaya somehow recovers to nip in ahead of the Swansea right-back and concede a corner.
WALES HAVE A GOAL! SAM VOKES HEADS IN DAVID BROOKS' CLEVER CROSS!
That really is a magnificent ball from David Brooks, who has been comfortably Wales' best player since coming on.
Brooks hits his cross from the right trivela style with his left-foot, bending the ball beyond the Spain defence to Vokes' head and the ball bounces in via a Spanish defender's back. The fans in the Principality Stadium don't care about the score and erupt as Vokes wheels away in celebration.
That is the final notable action, and Spain secure a 4-1 friendly win. Two goals from Paco Alcacer and a pair of centre-half headers earn the visitors an impressive victory, with Rodri starring in midfield.
Sam Vokes notched a late consolation for the hosts.
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