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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Oct 9, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
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Spain boss Julen Lopetegui: 'Patient approach worked'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that "patience" was the name of the game in his team's 2-0 win over Albania on Sunday night.
Oct 10, 15:19
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Nolito: 'Tough to break down Albania'
Spain attacker Nolito says that patience was key in his team's 2-0 win over Albania on Sunday night.
Oct 10, 13:58
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Sergio Ramos 'facing month on sidelines'
A report claims that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos could miss the next four weeks after injuring his knee in Spain's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Albania.
Oct 10, 13:30
The Match
Match Report
Spain rise to the top of Group G after recording a 2-0 win over Albania in Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualification fixture.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Albania and Spain from Shkoder.
Team News
Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal starts in place of the injured Jordi Alba for Spain's World Cup qualifier against Group G leaders Albania.
Form Guide
Build-up
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Thiago: 'Spain ready for Albania'
Spain "are ready to confront" Albania in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifier, insists La Roja midfielder Thiago.
Oct 8, 22:53
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Spain boss Julen Lopetegui expecting Albania test
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui brands Albania "a great opponent" ahead of Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier between the two nations.
Oct 8, 22:38