Summary

  • Alcacer scores twice and Ramos - booed by home crowd - heads in

  • Sub Bartra adds fourth in second half

  • Vokes heads in late consolation for Wales

  • First Wales game at Principality Stadium since 2011

  • Bale misses match with groin injury

  • Wolves' Jonny comes on for Spain debut

  • Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live

  1. get involved

    Get Involved - which Wales youngster has brightest future?published at 19:20 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    #bbcfootball

    TV Talker: The one with the best attitude, not necessarily the most talent.

    Dafydd Ifan: Ampadu, by a long way.

    Rich_Fitz_89: Harry Wilson.

  2. Postpublished at 19:12 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    If Carlsberg did goal celebrations...

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  3. Wilson learning from the bestpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    Wales winger Harry Wilson, who is on loan at Derby County from Liverpool, says his club boss Frank Lampard "still has it" and he often shows off his skills during training.

    Not only does Wilson get to watch Lamps, he also has the pleasure of learning his trade under one of the Premier League greats - Ryan Giggs.

    Here he talks about their influence on him.

    Media caption,

    Wilson 'learning a lot' from Lampard & Giggs

    Lamps probably smashed a free-kick into the top bin and Wilson thought: 'Right, I'm going to do that against Manchester United at Old Trafford.'

  4. Postpublished at 19:09 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

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  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    David Brooks, Ethan Ampadu, Connor Roberts, Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson are a few of the Wales' youngsters starting to make a name for themselves in the squad.

    But who do you think will go on to have the brightest future?

    Let us know using #bbcfootball or by texting 81111 (UK only).

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  6. Wales' transition under Giggspublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    Tonight's match will be Ryan Giggs' sixth in charge of Wales, and his most challenging yet.

    Former world and European champions Spain endured a disappointing World Cup, being knocked out in the second round by hosts Russia.

    They sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament and Luis Enrique has since taken over.

    Spain's results either side of the World Cup - a 6-1 friendly thrashing of Argentina and a 6-0 demolition of Croatia in the Nations League - suggest their struggles in Russia could have been a blip.

    But Wales have shown signs of promise during Giggs' tenure and a young, adventurous side are starting to form.

    They produced a brilliant attacking display to beat the Republic of Ireland 4-1 in the Nations League last month before suffering a 2-0 loss in Denmark.

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  7. No Ronaldo or Messipublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Reigning European champions Portugal hope to continue their strong start to the competition when they take on Poland.

    They picked up all three points against Italy last month, despite being without Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Poland, meanwhile, managed to hold the Azzurri to a 1-1 draw in Bologna and will look to take advantage of a Portugal side again without Ronaldo this evening.

    Argentina are also without Lionel Messi as they take on Iraq in a friendly at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

    They play rivals Brazil next week and will be looking to build momentum.

    Lionel Scaloni is in charge as caretaker manager and they have so far picked up a win and a draw under his guidance.

    Russia, Serbia and Sweden are also in action.

  8. World champions in actionpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    France v Iceland (20:00 BST)

    France are still on a high after lifting the World Cup in July and they are strong favourites to win comfortably in their friendly with Iceland this evening.

    The hosts have taken four points from their two opening Nations League matches against Germany and Netherlands.

    In contrast, Iceland have gone 11 matches without a victory and have conceded nine goals in just two Nations League games against Switzerland and Belgium.

    France have put 27 goals past them in seven previous encounters on home soil but the world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by the USA in their most recent friendly match back in June.

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  9. Postpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Israel v Scotland (19:45 BST)

    BBC Radio Scotland

    You can follow Scotland's Nations League match with Israel on our website here.

    There's also live updates from BBC Radio Scotland which you can listen to by clicking the link at the top of that page.

  10. Also in action...published at 18:57 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Israel v Scotland (19:45 BST)

    Scotland have travelled to Israel for their Nations League match this evening and manager Alex McLeish is seeking "rhythm and continuity".

    The visitors top Group C1 after last month's 2-0 win over Albania and could pick up their fourth consecutive win over Israel, having recorded two 1-0 wins in Tel Aviv.

    Israel have lost eight of their past 10 matches - new manager Andreas Herzog starting with two defeats - away to Albania and Northern Ireland.

    Although Scotland have lost five of their six friendlies since the last World Cup qualifying campaign, they are unbeaten in seven competitive fixtures since a 3-0 loss to England at Wembley in November 2016.

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  11. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    John Southall
    BBC Radio 5 live football reporter

    Good evening from the Principality Stadium for the visit of Spain. The line-up Wales will have to content with tonight is a challenge.

    The roof is shut and we’re expecting a crowd of around 50,000. And of course there is commentary on Radio 5 Live from 19:45 BST.

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  12. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Build-up to this match will get under way on BBC Radio 5 live from 19:00 BST. You can tune into that by clicking the link at the top of this page.

    Alistair Bruce-Ball and Danny Gabbidon are on the mics.

  13. Ramos catching up Casillaspublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    Spain captain Sergio Ramos will win his 159th cap tonight against Wales - that moves him just eight behind record cap-holder and former team-mate Iker Casillas.

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  14. Full team newspublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at the Principality Stadium

    Wales manager Ryan Giggs makes four changes from last month’s Nations League defeat in Denmark.

    In a switch to wing-backs in a 3-4-2-1 formation, there are recalls for Ashley Williams, Declan John, Harry Wilson and Sam Vokes. James Chester, Chris Mepham, Tom Lawrence and Gareth Bale, who is injured, are the players who miss out.

    Wales XI: Hennessey; Gunter, Williams, Davies, Roberts, Allen, Ampadu, John, Wilson, Ramsey, Vokes.

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    Spain boss Luis Enrique makes six changes from their 6-0 thrashing of Croatia in the Nations League in September.

    Chelsea pair Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata, as well as Raul Albiol, Rodri, Suso and Paco Alcacer replace Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Sergio Busquets, Marco Asensio, Isco and Rodrigo.

    Spain XI: De Gea, Azpilicueta, Ramos, Albiol, Gaya, Saul, Rodri, Ceballos, Suso, Morata, Alcacer.

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  15. Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 11 October 2018

    Wales v Spain (19:45 BST)

    It is the first time in over 30 years that Wales face Spain.

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    So the youngsters are hoping to shine...

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    It may only be a friendly but both teams want to win.

    Who will come out on top?

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