Summary

  • Spain dominate but held to frustrating draw by Sweden

  • Morata misses their best opportunity, shooting wide

  • Isak has driven effort cleared off the line for Sweden

  • Match played in Seville, Spain

  • Earlier Slovakia beat Poland 2-1 in the same group

  1. 'Sweden staying strong'published at 20:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    Karen Carney
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You have to give credit to Sweden, they are staying strong and staying together protecting Olsen. He's had only had one save to make despite Sweden having so little possession.

  2. What a savepublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    What a save this was. No wonder Dani Olmo has his head in his hands.

  3. Postpublished at 20:34 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    Just a hunch but I don't think Paul likes Spain.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Ben Gordon: If anyone wants a lesson on high-press football then watch Spain vs Sweden now. Amazing energy and work rate. Sweden not getting a sniff.

    Paul Collins: I can't be the only one who finds Spain boring? Used to love them when it was Xavi and Iniesta and co but now it's just dull. They will pass teams to death then run into a decent team who will press them so much it doesn't work and they'll lose.

  5. Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Koke doubling up to win that ball back, exactly was Luis Enrique likes. The mindset of winning the ball back early, quick turnovers and winning it back high so you're on the attack straightaway.

  6. BIG CHANCEpublished at 30 mins

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    That's a BIG chance!

    Koke times his run into the box to perfection to meet another lovely delivery but he gets it horribly wrong as he screws his attempt high over the bar.

    He knows he should have done better.

    Koke with his head in his handsImage source, Reuters
  7. Postpublished at 28 mins

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    How long can Sweden keep this up. Their concentration levels are at maximum level as they try to keep the hosts out. Sweden win possession but Olsson gives it away cheaply again. Here come Spain...

  8. 'Spain swarming'published at 20:28 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

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    Karen Carney
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    As soon as Spain lose it, they want to win it back. You can see the Swedish players going 'please give us a rest'

    Sweden do eventually win it back but Spain swarm you and don't give you a second chance, it is just tiring. As player I have been there and it is the worst feeling in the world.

    Three Spain players surround a Sweden playerImage source, EPA
  9. Postpublished at 25 mins

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    What a pass by Torres.

    He splits the Sweden defence and finds Marcos Llorente, who fires it into the mix where Kristoffer Olsson gets it clear but not without getting hurt.

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:26 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Ed O'Toole: Already seeing a game of tactical chess here. Sweden saying break us down if you can, whilst hoping for a breakaway goal themselves. Always prefer the attacking team in these type of games!

    Paul Collins: Sweden shouldn't worry too much about Morata. He's awful. Needs about 20 chances before he scores 1. (Probably score with his first shot now I've said this)

  11. CLOSE!published at 23 mins

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    Again Spain go close!

    Koke has a pop with the outside of his foot inside the box and it flashes narrowly wide of Robin Olsen's post.

    The only thing missing from this Spain performance is a goal.

  12. Pressing highpublished at 22 mins

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    High pressure stuff from Spain in the opening 20 minutes. All but two of their outfield players have spent most of their time in the opposition half.

    In contrast for Sweden, only Marcus Berg's average position is in the Spain half.

  13. Postpublished at 21 mins

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    It's a really colourful scene inside the ground. Sweden's fans have arrived in numbers and they're encouraging their side at every opportunity despite the fact it's been Spain who have been the more threatening side.

    Sweden fansImage source, Reuters
  14. Postpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    The two Swedish centre forwards are both playing in the midfield area. Rather than one of them dropping in, they're both dropping in, which means that when they do get the ball back they're really struggling.

  15. Postpublished at 19 mins

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    Ferran Torres has made a really bright start. The Manchester City player has delivered a couple of telling crosses. He's got such a geat future ahead of him.

  16. 'Fantastic save'published at 20:20 British Summer Time 14 June 2021

    Span 0-0 Sweden

    Karen Carney
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That is a fantastic save. It looks like the cross was intended for Morata but he missed it. Olmo wasn't expecting it but he managed to get a glance on it and it caused a problem for Olsen.

  17. GREAT SAVE!published at 17 mins

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    Oooh that's close!

    As I write 'Olsen has not had to make a save', the Swedish keeper produces a fine stop to keep out Dani Olmo's close range header.

    That was terrific by Olsen, who pushed Olmo's attempt away with one hand.

    Robin Olsen saving from Dani OlmoImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    Spain continue to rattle up the pass rate. They're spraying it around with so much confidence but it has to be said Robin Olsen has yet to make a serious save.

  19. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    Unai Simon has had absolutely nothing to do in the Spain goal.

  20. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Spain 0-0 Sweden

    The referee wants a word with Kristoffer Olsson. He's just fouled home favourite Pedri. The crowd doesn't like that. Olsson gets away with a stern lecture.