Morata opened the scoring for the Spanish side; Fullkrug levelled for Germany.
It was a robust duel. A match worthy of a knockout stage snippet, potentially a preview of quarterfinal or semifinal battles. Spain and Germany, at Al Bayt Stadium, were tied on the scoreboard on the second day of Group E in the World Cup in Qatar. The 1-1 result leans in favor of Luis Enrique’s squad, but everything remains to be decided on the final group day.
La Roja sent a clear message to the world for much of the game. This is a team that, through crisp passing, compact pressure, and a preference for quick one, two or three touch plays, can be a threat to win the title or reach the last seven rounds. The approach remains constant regardless of the opponent or the moment. The Germans, historically among the favorites, faced a familiar reality: two matches played, yet to win more than one.
The Spanish goal came from Álvaro Morata, who entered as a second-half substitute for Ferrán Torres. The equaliser was struck by Fullkrug. Looking ahead, Spain will approach the final Group E fixture with more composure against Japan, while Germany faces Costa Rica.
How did the teams arrive?
La Roja began the tournament with a dominant 7-0 win over Costa Rica, fueled by Ferran Torres’ double and goals from Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Gavi, Carlos Soler and Álvaro Morata. Under Luis Enrique, the side looked like the strongest in the opening round, boasting the largest goal difference on day one.
Germany started with a setback, losing 1-2 to Japan, despite taking an early lead courtesy of Ilkay Gündogan.
Qatar World Cup 2022: when it starts, where it takes place, how it unfolds and which teams are involved
CURIOUS MOMENTS OF THE MATCH
Germany on notice
All together
Morata’s strike travels from Qatar to Spain’s ears
Unai Simón’s error that unsettled Spain
First-half summary
A Dani Olmo shot against the crossbar and Jordi Alba’s long drive provided La Roja with an early reminder of why they controlled possession. Although at times dominant, the German side were troubled by tight marking and intense duels, with Antonio Rüdiger’s goal disallowed for a marginal offside after a lateral free kick.
Two world champions watching Spain together
Germany scored in the first half, but the effort was ruled out for offside
Present and future
The first decisive phase for Spain arrived early
How not to get carried away by national anthems…
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SPAIN – GERMANY, OBJECTIVES AND MINUTE BY MINUTE
19:45 | Hello Carlos
19:36 | This afternoon’s game shows Germany as the nation with the most World Cup appearances this century (33) and a record of 23 wins, 2 draws, and 7 defeats in those matches.
19:27 | Referee Danny Makkelie, helped by Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries on the sidelines, will oversee the match. The Dutch official has been an international referee since 2011 and is assisted by VAR official Paulus van Boekel.
19:17 | Red’s dressing room
7pm | Ilkay Gündogan has nine goals in 22 appearances for Germany since 2021, following eight goals in 42 appearances between 2011 and 2020. He aims to become the first player since Miroslav Klose in 2002 to score in Germany’s first two group games in a World Cup.
6:45 pm | Germany’s starting XI is confirmed: Neuer; Kehrer, Sule, Rudiger, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gundogan, Musiala, Gnabry; Muller.
18:36 | PLEASE NOTE: SPAIN HAS ALREADY ANNOUNCED ELEVEN
6:30 pm | In their last match, Spain’s 7–0 win over Costa Rica included a staggering 81.9% possession, a World Cup record tracked by Opta since 1966, surpassing Argentina’s 80.3% against Greece in 2010.
6:15 pm | A notable stat: Spain has scored 16 World Cup penalties, the most by any nation in the history of the tournament (excluding shootouts).
18:10 | Germany have won only one of their last seven meetings with Spain across all competitions (D2 L4), with that victory a 1-0 friendly win in November 2014. Excluding friendlies, Germany has not beaten Spain since Euro 2014.
6:00 pm | This marks the fifth World Cup meeting between Spain and Germany, the most encounters Spain has had with any opponent in World Cup history. Spain’s previous results included a 1-0 win in the 2010 semi-final on their path to the trophy.
5:45 pm | The group is heating up…
17:25 | The tactical discussion before the ball is kicked
5:00 pm | Spain will not start with the exact lineup from the Costa Rica game. Luis Enrique confirmed changes are likely, with at least two or three tweaks expected.
4:30 pm | Earlier this morning Japan beat Costa Rica 1-0. Even with a win, Spain would need results to go their way to be mathematically through, though a victory would put them in a strong position to advance. Germany, meanwhile, remains alive with a loss possible, depending on results elsewhere.
4:15 pm | Good afternoon and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Spain faces Germany on the second matchday of Group E at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, at the Al Bayt Stadium.
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FORMATIONS
SPAIN
Unai Simón; Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Jordi Alba; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; Ferran Torres, Asensio and Dani Olmo.
GERMANY
Neuer; Kehrer, Süle, Rudiger, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gundogan, Musiala, Gnabry; Müller.
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