Spain opened their account in Group G with style, scoring eight goals past minnows Liechtenstein with Diego Costa, Alvaro Morata and David Silva bagging a brace each.
The Lopetegui era kicked off in style as Spain managed to follow up on their 2-0 drubbing of Belgium with an even better 8-0 thumping of Liechtenstein, sending a clear message to Italy who face them next in a month’s time – a tie that might go a long way into deciding the winner of the group who will secure direct qualification. The Hard Tackle brings to you the best tweets of the night.
I think countries like Liechtenstein and Gibraltar should join forces. So at least they have a fighting chance in the Football wars to come
— Kapado (@Kapado) September 5, 2016
Spain 8-0 Liechtenstein
Somebody stop them… pic.twitter.com/Cay4WQqnTm— Unibet (@unibet) September 5, 2016
7-0 Spain v Liechtenstein, who have no professional league pic.twitter.com/bjpyJHhQA4
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) September 5, 2016
Hang on a minute, when did Liechtenstein decide that God Save The Queen was their national anthem?
— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) September 5, 2016
Love Liechtenstein coach Rene Pauritsch’s sense of humour: “Spain are missing Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas, so I guess we’re favourites!”
— Euan McTear (@emctear) September 5, 2016
Spain score 7+ goals in any second half for the first time since 1983, when they defeated Malta 12-1 in a EURO Qualifier. #WC2018
— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) September 5, 2016
28 – David Silva is now 5th in the all-time Spain topscorers list, surpassing Fernando Morientes (27). Wizard.
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 5, 2016
Only four players have ever scored more Spain goals than Silva now
— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) September 5, 2016
26 – David Silva has netted 26 goals for Spain – only five players have scored more. Delight. pic.twitter.com/zM9nMM6TME
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 5, 2016
Most interesting from Spain game was Lopetegui going to 3-4-3, something VDB never did. Worked perfectly. Could become standard formation?
— Andy West (@andywest01) September 5, 2016
Crazy how dominant Spain look heading into Italy game in October after weak display against Azzurri at Euros, Ventura has it all to do…
— Jack Rathborn (@JackRathborn) September 5, 2016
Wait wait Spain score 8? ??
— Tuff Gong (@JorgeRayMensah_) September 5, 2016