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Germany inflicted Spain's first home defeat under manager Vicente del Bosque as Toni Kroos's late goal proved enough for the world champions.

The Real Madrid midfielder saw a low shot from 20 yards fumbled into the net by substitute goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, who was making his debut.

It was a friendly of little quality, with Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller limping off through injury in the first half.

Spain debutant and Celta Vigo forward Nolito went closest for the hosts, seeing a 20-yard shot turned away by goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler.

Germany had lost their three previous encounters against Spain, including the Euro 2008 final and the World Cup 2010 semi-final.

Del Bosque, who has been Spain boss since 2008, saw his side knocked out of the World Cup in the first round in Brazil and a defeat to Germany caps a miserable year.

Neither side looked threatening for much of the match with both restricted to long-range efforts.

But, in the end, an error from Espanyol's Casilla proved decisive for the the top-ranked team in the world.

Spain were previously unbeaten in the seven matches they had played at Celta Vigo's Balaídos stadium.

The quality of the winning goal sums up the match. A messy winner, a messy match and a messy night. Not an evening many Spaniards or Germans will be talking about for long.

Finally the breakthrough, although Spain's substitute goalkeeper Kiko Casilla will not want to watch that again.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos sends in a low strike from 20 yards, which should be comfortable for the Espanyol stopper, but the ball bounces up off him and into the net.

A shocker of an error.

As we enter the last three minutes, neither side is particularly busting a gut to push for a winner.

In the last 18 first halves Germany conceded only 2 goals (of Argentina).

Max Kruse replaces Mario Gotze for Germany with five minutes left for someone to break the deadlock.

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Isco made more touches (60) than any other player at the first half of Spain vs Germany. He has had plenty of the ball in the second half too...

At the other end Pedro's delicate chip is beaten away by Germany goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler after a driving run from Isco.

Spain's substitute goalkeeper Kiko Casilla just about deals with his first meaningful bit of action. He parries away Kevin Volland's strike from distance, which bounces just in front of him. The Espanyol man didn't look the most convincing.

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Scrap that. Nolito is not going to mark his debut with a goal as he is replaced by Pedro. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas also makes way for Kiko Casilla.

Nolito is still looking lively but, just when he thinks he has a shooting chance after a through ball by Isco, the linesman's flag is raised for off side. The Celta Vigo man looks as likely as anyone to break the deadlock this evening.

Another change for Spain as Napoli's Jose Callejon makes just his second appearance for his country, replacing Raul Garcia.

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Germany on Twitter:, external No goals & awful weather in Vigo - it could be better. But #Durm & Co. are still giving their all!

They are right with one thing... It could certainly be better.

Spain's Raul Garcia is booked for pulling Karim Bellarabi back. Took one for the team as the Leverkusen midfielder was breaking clear.

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This is one of those games where every time you think one team is getting the upper hand, the other side almost score. Thirty minutes to go and it is anyone's.

The Celta Vigo striker, Nolito, picks himself up to take the free-kick but his strike is easily tipped away by goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler. The subsequent corner comes to nothing.

Chance for Spain as Nolito is bundled down by Antonio Rudiger on the edge of the penalty area....

That is a nasty late challenge from Nolito on Germany's Sebastian Rudy. Escapes a booking but should be punished with the opening goal seconds later.

The subsequent free-kick lands at Antonio Rudiger's feet inside the penalty area but his shot is blocked. The Stuttgart defender should score.

Germany are looking to force the pace now as they look for their first win over Spain for a while. That run may only have spanned three matches but a record they would love to end.

Germany goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler just beats Nolito to a low cross from the right. How the home favourite would love a goal on his debut.