Summary

  • Fernando Hierro takes charge of Spain for the first time

  • Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo looks to shine for Portugal

  • Iran beat Morocco 1-0 in the earlier Group B opener

  • Today's matches: Group C - France v Australia (11:00 BST, BBC TV, 5 live), Peru v Denmark (17:00 BST, BBC TV, 5 live)

  • Group D - Argentina v Iceland (14:00 BST, ITV, 5 live), Croatia v Nigeria (20:00 BST, ITV, 5 live)

  1. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Have you seen Nacho's goal yet? Improve your Friday night in the pub, out for dinner, or having to put up with the in-laws by watching this...

    Media caption,

    'An absolute peach' - Nacho puts Spain 3-2 ahead

  2. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 80 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Portugal's final change. Andre Silva enters the fray. Gonçalo Guedes off.

  3. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    David de Gea almost in trouble again. Off his line, Ronaldo bearing down. Somehow, Gerard Pique gets back to hook it away.

    Cristiano RonaldoImage source, Reuters
  4. Postpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 15 June 2018

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

    There has been times in the game where Diego Costa was out of it, but when have played the ball in behind he's been effective, he's caused problems.

  5. Isco, Costa or someone else?published at 78 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    You won't be surprised to hear it's neck and neck in the ratings you've been giving us between Isco and Diego Costa for man of the match.

    There's still time to have a go at giving your ratings here.

    Player raterImage source, .
  6. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Portugal press. Throw-in on the left. Spain stand firm. Hustling, bustling. When the ball goes dead, they wring every last second out of the stoppage.

  7. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 76 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Diego Costa, take a bow. He doesn't look pleased to be coming off, but his two goals have done the job for Spain tonight. Iago Aspas is on.

    Diego CostaImage source, Reuters
  8. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Has it just lost a yard of pace? Have they finally taken the foot off the gas? Cristiano Ronaldo, almost a spectator in the second half, finds a little space. When the ball ends up the right, Ricardo Quaresma looks for an audacious volley at a bouncing ball. Outside of the right foot, just dipping over the bar.

  9. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Can this one go on all night, please? I tell you what, scrap Peru-Denmark tomorrow and let these two play each other again.

    NachoImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 15 June 2018

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

    Iniesta has done some fantastic things in the game, but it has livened up and they need more legs. Thiago is also great on the ball, and has got a good engine.

  11. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Portugal flicker. The ball bounces around the Spain box, a bit of head tennis. Ronaldo is in there, but it's cleared.

  12. Postpublished at 20:29 British Summer Time 15 June 2018

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Andres Iniesta has tired a bit in the second half but he has been great again for Spain tonight. Another wonderfully gifted player with great feet and a great range of passing.

    Andres IniestaImage source, EPA
  13. Postpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 15 June 2018

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

    Give Portugal credit, they have hustled, tried to win the ball back. They've not used it well though, and are fouling too much.

  14. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Diego Costa for the hat-trick? Spain again down the left, but Costa fluffs his lines when the ball is pulled back.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 69 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    More changes. The brilliant Andres Iniesta goes off, on comes Thiago Alcantara. Portugal also make another switch. Ricardo Quaresma for Bernardo Silva.

  16. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    There was a time in the first half when it seemed like the game needed two balls. One for Cristiano Ronaldo, one for everyone else. He scored twice. Since half-time, he's barely had a touch.

    Ronaldo touches since the breakImage source, BBC Sport
  17. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 67 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Eventually the ball goes off and Portugal can make the switch. Bruno Fernandes off, Joao Mario on.

    Enough of a break for us to see the Spain equaliser again...

    Media caption,

    Costa levels again for Spain

  18. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Portugal are preparing to make a change. For once, they have the ball, but are being met by a white defensive barrier. Spain aren't just busy with the ball, they crowd you when they don't have it.

  19. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Oh, this is good. Spain are flowing, melted chocolate stuff. Slow, then quick, death by a thousand passes. Portugal won't get back in this if they can't get the ball.

    Cristiano RonaldoImage source, Reuters
  20. Postpublished at 20:20 British Summer Time 15 June 2018

    Portugal 2-3 Spain

    Gary Flintoff
    BBC Radio 5 live producer in Sochi

    Fernando Hierro is wearing a broad grin after that stunning strike from Nacho. Spain have the lead for the first time tonight and are looking very impressive in this second half.