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Switzerland record edgy win over visitors

Switzerland get the better of Spain

Switzerland overcame Spain in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, on matchday 5. To this matchweek, Luis Enrique's team came from two wins, and Murat Yakin's team came from a win.

The first goal of the game was scored by Manuel Akanji, after 21 minutes.

With 55 minutes on the clock, Jordi Alba fired home for Spain, laid on by Marco Asensio. Breel Embolo netted the last goal in the 58th minute. After 68 minutes, Xherdan Shaqiri ended it up being subbed.

After the result Spain are 2nd in the table, with 8 points, while Switzerland sit 3rd place, with 6 points. In the next fixture, Murat Yakin's team will play at home against Czech Rep.. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique's team visit Portugal.

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Factos Marcantes
  • Won only 15 corners, their lowest total this season

Espanha
  • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 9

  • Ended a sequence of 4 games without losing

  • Extended their run to 5 games scoring goals

Suíça
  • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 26%

  • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 270

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JornadaGroup 2Matchweek 5

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La Romareda
La Romareda
Spain
Zaragoza
Capacity34 596
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Founded1957
Head-to-head
17
68% Wins
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8% Wins
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