Attendance: 48,173
World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 13, 2014 at 8pm UK
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Coins commemorating Robin van Persie's Netherlands header 'sell out'
Coins commemorating Robin van Persie's diving headed goal for the Netherlands against Spain reportedly sell out within hours of them going on sale.
11 years ago
Robin van Persie's grandfather joins in 'Persieing' craze
Robin van Persie's 93-year-old grandfather joins in the 'Persieing' craze following the striker's diving header for the Netherlands during their 5-1 win over Spain at the World Cup.
11 years ago
Juan Mata: "We're not dead"
Spain playmaker Juan Mata insists that the world champions are "not dead" after their 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
11 years ago
Vicente del Bosque, Iker Casillas hold meeting
A report claims that Spain boss Vicente del Bosque had a 12-minute meeting with his captain Iker Casillas during a training session on Saturday afternoon.
11 years ago
Robin van Persie: 'Header against Spain was the best goal of my career'
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie admits that his diving header in the 5-1 win over Spain was the best goal of his career.
11 years ago
Diego Maradona blasts Iker Casillas
Former Argentina attacker Diego Maradona blasts Iker Casillas for his performance in Spain's 5-1 defeat to Netherlands in their World Cup opener on Friday evening.
11 years ago
Xavi: "Hardest loss of my sporting life"
Spain midfielder Xavi admits that Friday's 5-1 defeat to Netherlands was "the hardest loss" of his sporting career.
11 years ago
Vicente del Bosque: 'No need for a revolution'
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque insists that there is no need to make sweeping changes to his side following their thrashing by the Netherlands at the World Cup.
11 years ago
Andros Townsend: 'Spain game turned on David Silva miss'
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Andros Townsend says that "fine margins" decided Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain in their World Cup Group B clash last night.
11 years ago
Greatest World Cup team performances
Following Holland's destruction of Spain in the World Cup last night, Sports Mole looks back at some of the greatest team performances in the tournament's history.
11 years ago
Fernando Torres: 'Spain must stay cool'
Fernando Torres claims that Spain must 'stay cool' following their thrashing by the Netherlands at the World Cup.
11 years ago
Sergio Ramos backs Spain to recover
Sergio Ramos backs Spain to recover from their 5-1 thrashing by the Netherlands at the World Cup.
11 years ago
Robin van Persie puts emphatic win down to Louis van Gaal
Robin van Persie praises Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal for guiding the side to a memorable 5-1 victory against Spain on Friday night.
11 years ago
Iker Casillas takes blame for Spain defeat
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas claims that he is to blame for his side's heavy defeat in their World Cup opening match against the Netherlands.
11 years ago
Vicente del Bosque refusing to blame individuals following heavy defeat
Vicente del Bosque refuses to blame any individual players following Spain's 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands.
11 years ago
Andres Iniesta: 'Spain won't forget Netherlands defeat'
Andres Iniesta says that Spain will not forget about the manner of their defeat against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup match.
11 years ago
Louis van Gaal keeping calm following Netherlands' rout of Spain
Louis van Gaal warns his Netherlands players not to get carried away following their emphatic 5-1 victory against Spain.
11 years ago
Arjen Robben proud of Netherlands victory
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben says that he is proud of his side following their 5-1 win against Spain.
11 years ago
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole looks at which players impressed in Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain in Group B's opening fixture of the 2014 World Cup.
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Spain 5-1 in Group B's opening fixture of the 2014 World Cup.
Match Report
The Netherlands produce a shock on just the second night of the World Cup by thrashing defending champions Spain 5-1.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup Group B clash in Bahia as Netherlands beat Spain 5-1.
HT Report
Robin van Persie cancels out a Xabi Alonso penalty as the Netherlands and Spain head to the interval level at 1-1.
Team News
Diego Costa starts in attack for Spain against the Netherlands in the Group B opener.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Spain's clash with Netherlands in Group B.
Form Guide
Build-up
Xavi: 'Spain will live or die by tiki-taka'
Spain star Xavi insists that the World Cup holders will "live and die" by the tiki-taka playing style that has won them three consecutive major tournaments.
11 years ago
Xavi: 'I owe Louis van Gaal a lot'
Xavi says that he "owes" former Barcelona manager Louis van Gaal for all the good memories that he provided.
11 years ago
Iker Casillas: 'Spain motivated by 2010 triumph'
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists that his side's 2010 World Cup triumph acts as motivation, rather than a burden heading into this year's tournament.
11 years ago
Ruud Gullit: 'Netherlands must sharpen defence'
Ruud Gullit warns Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal to pay close attention to his defence, which he believes needs "sharpening".
11 years ago
Vicente del Bosque unaffected by Cesc Fabregas transfer
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque says that Cesc Fabregas's move to Chelsea will have no effect on his team selection for their opening World Cup match.
11 years ago
Iker Casillas wary of Arjen Robben threat
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas earmarks Arjen Robben as Holland's biggest threat ahead of their World Cup opener tomorrow night.
11 years ago
Vicente del Bosque wary of Dutch flair
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says that he is not taking Holland lightly ahead of their World Cup opener with Louis van Gaal's side on Friday.
11 years ago
Robin van Persie: 'Netherlands should not be underestimated'
Robin van Persie believes that the Netherlands should not be underestimated ahead of the clash with Spain on Friday.
11 years ago
Wesley Sneijder desperate to be a leader for the Netherlands
Wesley Sneijder believes that he must be a leader for the Netherlands in their World Cup campaign.
11 years ago
Nigel de Jong: Louis van Gaal is a "winner"
Nigel de Jong believes that Louis van Gaal is the right man to guide the Netherlands to success in the 2014 World Cup.
11 years ago
Javi Martinez targets positive start to World Cup defence
Spain midfielder Javi Martinez believes that making a good start to their World Cup campaign could be pivotal this year.
11 years ago
Diego Costa ready to fight for Spain
Spain forward Diego Costa says that he is ready to fight for the current World Cup holders at this year's tournament.
11 years ago
Javi Martinez highlights Netherlands threat
Versatile Spain midfielder Javi Martinez highlights the Netherlands' threat ahead of the clash at the World Cup.
11 years ago
Diego Costa: 'No fitness issues ahead of game with Netherlands'
Diego Costa insists that there are "no problems" with his fitness ahead of the World Cup.
11 years ago
David Silva hoping for strong start
Spain midfielder David Silva looks ahead to La Roja's opening World Cup Group B match against Netherlands.
11 years ago
Report: Gerard Pique's Spain spot in doubt
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique could reportedly miss out on a place in the Spain XI for La Roja's World Cup opener against Netherlands on Friday.
11 years ago
Jonathan de Guzman ready for Netherlands return
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal confirms that midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
11 years ago
Arjen Robben: 'We cannot give Spain space'
Netherlands attacker Arjen Robben warns his team not to give Spain space in their Group B opener on Friday.
11 years ago
Jordi Alba to miss Spain opener?
Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba emerges as a doubt for Spain's World Cup Group B opener against Netherlands on Friday.
11 years ago
Diego Costa: 'I will make Netherlands match'
Diego Costa is confident that he will be fit for Spain's World Cup opener against Netherlands on June 13.
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