Spain produced one of the most dominant performances in recent international football history when they dismantled Argentina 6-1 in a friendly at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on March 27, 2018.
The European giants were in irresistible form from the opening whistle, with Diego Costa firing Spain ahead before Nicolás Otamendi briefly restored hope for Argentina with a first-half equaliser.
However, the second half belonged entirely to Julen Lopetegui’s side. Atlético Madrid midfielder Saúl Ñíguez restored Spain’s lead before Isco took centre stage, scoring a superb hat-trick to cap a sensational individual display.
Thiago Alcântara and Iago Aspas also got on the scoresheet as Spain carved open Argentina’s defence with ease.
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Argentina were without captain Lionel Messi, who watched from the stands after being ruled out with a hamstring injury.
His absence was keenly felt as Jorge Sampaoli’s side struggled to cope with Spain’s relentless attacking football.
The emphatic 6-1 victory remains one of Argentina’s heaviest defeats in modern football.
With Spain and Argentina now preparing to meet on the biggest stage in world football, the 2018 demolition remains a memorable chapter in the history between the two football powerhouses.
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