Spain take on Georgia at Euro 2024 for a place in the quarter-finals.
La Roja have shone in Germany with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams providing a spark to establish Luis de la Fuente’s side as one of the favourites.
A magnificent display against Italy was followed up by a much-changed Spain outfit edging past Albania to maintain the only 100 percent record in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Georgia have grown in confidence behind Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Metz striker Georges Mikautadze, who has been linked with West Ham, to create history under Willy Sagnol.
Follow all the latest updates from Cologne plus the result and reaction from Gelsenkirchen as England play Slovakia:
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 35 minutes
Spain are largely being limited to long-range efforts. Marc Cucurella’s scudder takes a flick on the way through and a diving Giorgi Mamardashvili beats it away.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:36
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 33 minutes
Georgia look like they might score every time they get the ball, strangely. Spain are being caught in transition with concerning regularity, Robin Le Normand doing rather well to prevent Khvicha Kvaratskhelia connecting with his strike partner in a two-on-two situation.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:34
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 31 minutes
Spain have nine men in the Georgia half as they turnover the ball, allowing Georges Mikautadze to rumble up the right. He travels all the way into the Spain box and then takes a tumble after running aground. I don’t think he’s a thespian – a dramatic dive after very faint contact, which referee François Letexier gives short shrift.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:33
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 29 minutes
Giorgi Kochorashvili slaps his hands in frustration as both he and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shun shooting chances to instead search for a pass on a rare Georgian foray forard.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:31
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 27 minutes
Zipped over the crossbar! Pedri picks a floating ball 25 yards out and takes it down beautifully, opening up his body to then unfurl a left-footed shot. Not far away at all!
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:28
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 26 minutes
A Rodri drive thuds into Guram Kashia’s thigh, the Georgia captain lifting his leg just in time with keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili scrambling (and probably struggling) behind him.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:27
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 25 minutes
This atmosphere is wild – has to be up there with any of the best at the tournament. Spain are genuinely excellent but haven’t turned their dominance into goals, but the Georgia fans cheer every challenge and counter-attack as loud as most nations cheers goals. When the ball rolled in off the defender, it was incredible – a ferocious and ecstatic roar. Georgia have something tangible to protect, to give them energy, as well as all that amazing backing from the stands.
Karl Matchett in Cologne30 June 2024 20:25
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 23 minutes
Spain won’t panic, soon back in their passing flow. Lamine Yamal drops deeper trying to spark something, but runs into all three of Georgia’s central midfielders.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:24
Spain 0-1 Georgia, 21 minutes
Spain can’t quite believe it. Georgia are yet to have a shot and have had 13% of possession.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:22
GOAL! Spain 0-1 GEORGIA (Robin Le Normand own goal, 18 minutes)
They’ve barely had a kick…but Georgia lead! Space opens up the right hand side and Georges Mikautadze is good enough to turn, find it and pick out Otar Kakabadze. The wing-back swings it into a dangerous area and Robin Le Normand inadvertently turns into his own net!
Harry Latham-Coyle30 June 2024 20:18