[group Of 16] Spain Vs Russia -

: Russia leveled the score in the 41st minute. A Gerard Piqué handball in the penalty area led to a penalty kick , which Artem Dzyuba successfully converted.

The shootout cemented Russia's hero status, with goalkeeper saving two Spanish penalties.

: Spain took the lead in the 12th minute via an own goal by Sergei Ignashevich, who inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net while wrestling with Sergio Ramos during a set piece. [Group Of 16] Spain Vs Russia

: While Iniesta, Piqué, and Ramos scored, Koke and Iago Aspas had their shots saved by Akinfeev. Match Statistics Possession 74% – 79% 21% – 26% Shots (On Target) Passes Completed 1,006 – 1,029 191 – 204 Saves

: Smolov, Ignashevich, Golovin, and Cheryshev all scored their attempts. : Russia leveled the score in the 41st minute

: Spain dominated possession throughout the match, setting a World Cup record with 1,029 completed passes . Despite this control, they struggled to penetrate Russia's deep, organized defensive block.

The most notable Round of 16 meeting between and Russia occurred on July 1, 2018 , during the FIFA World Cup . In a major upset at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, the host nation Russia defeated the 2010 champions 4–3 on penalties after the match ended 1–1 through extra time. Sun, Jul 1 Russia won on penalties Round of 16 S. Ignashevich (11'OG) A. Dzyuba (41'P) Match Overview and Key Events : Spain took the lead in the 12th

: This match featured the first-ever use of a fourth substitute in a World Cup during extra time, with Russia's Aleksandr Yerokhin entering in the 97th minute. The Penalty Shootout