Spain made quick work of Liechtenstein in a Group G encounter, putting eight goals past them to put one foot into the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group Stage.
Spain came into the game on the back of a domineering 3-0 win over Italy. And La Furia backed it up with a rout of Liechtenstein, who looked powerless against a team that truly looks world-class at the moment.
Spain put eight past Liechtenstein, with a brace each from Alvaro Morata and Iago Aspas while David Silva, Isco and Sergio Ramos also chipped in with a goal each.
Alvaro Morata was the hero on the night though, finishing the match with 2 goals and 2 assists. The Spaniard would have gotten a hattrick but had his goal flagged for offside, albeit dubiously according to replays.
Morata’s proven his worth for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Spain. He’s made for the highest level.
— El Patrón (@BeIgianMaestro) September 5, 2017
Morata has his second for Spain tonight, the guy is on fire. ??? #CFC
— ⒹⓎⓁ (@BakayokoChelsea) September 5, 2017
Morata scoring again for Spain, mans on fire this season so far.
— BK (@SimpIyEden) September 5, 2017
Morata tonight for Spain:
Goals: x2
Assist: x2
1 ‘offside’ goal which was actually onside.
Great things to come. ??— CM (@CarefreeMorata) September 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata’s last five games for Spain and Chelsea:
Goal
Assist
Goal
Assist
Goal
Goal
Assist
Goal— bet365 (@bet365) September 5, 2017
Isco was also singled out for praise after the game while Sergio Ramos, too, saw his display appreciated by fans on social media.
Im not watching Spain´s match but I just imagine Isco nutmegging everybody.
— JP (@Emperor_RM) September 5, 2017
?? Isco’s last 105 minutes for Spain:
3 Goals
1 Assist— RMadrid Edition (@RMadridEdition) September 5, 2017
Sergio Ramos has now scored 82 career goals for club & country.
⚪️ Real Madrid (68)
?? Spain (11)
? Sevilla (3)Unreal for a defender. ? pic.twitter.com/l8stwRtAO9
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 5, 2017
Sergio Ramos and Isco both scored a goal today as Spain defeated Lichtenstein 8-0. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/ybjP3HmqjF
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome_) September 5, 2017
David Silva, though, moved to third on the all-time list of contributors for Spain – a truly great feat. His goal on the night also meant that he is now just 5 goals behind Fernando Torres, who is third on the nation’s all time list for goalscorers.
David Silva for Spain under Julen Lopetegui:
12 games ?
9 goals ⚽️
4 assists ?️Key part of his plans. ? pic.twitter.com/tQHIxUVVxy
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 5, 2017
36% – Spain ?? have scored 36 goals under Julen Lopetegui, 13 of them thanks to David Silva (9 goals and 4 assists). Leader. pic.twitter.com/HlzRoUnETP
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 5, 2017
David Silva has been directly involved in 10 goals in World Cup qualifying; more than any other Spanish player.
5 ⚽️
5 ?️El Mago. ?? pic.twitter.com/LXTVKKqXje
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 5, 2017
David Silva scores his 33rd goal for Spain and is now just 5 goals behind third all-time top scorer Fernando Torres. https://t.co/HcgyhBM7OM
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 5, 2017
Lopetegui, though, was still questioned as he subbed off Isco, Ramos while letting Andres Iniesta play the full ninety.
Ramos and Isco subbed off as Spain winning 7-0.
33 year old Iniesta plays the full 90.
Conspiracy? Maybe not. Stupid? Absolutely.— totalBarça (@totalBarca) September 5, 2017
Ramos taken off at HT, Piqué who’s had injury problems lately stays on. David Silva also goes off, but 33 year old Iniesta also stays on.
— FCB News (@FCBNewsRoom) September 5, 2017
