Raphael Honigstein
German football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

By and large I think it's working. You can see that they are sitting deeper. Spain have more clarity when Germany have the ball but you can see what Germany can do. I think they're better in both boxes but they just have to get into the Spanish box, that's the problem.

Peter Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think that Hansi Flick would've approached the same way regardless [of Costa Rica's result]. What he's trying to do is settle the German team down and not concede early on. They've settled down, Sule has played really well. I think that would've been the plan.

They're not playing with an outright striker so it's about trying to keep it a little bit tight and not giving anything away. At the moment it's a point and a point could be very valuable for Germany.

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Rio Ferdinand
Former England defender on BBC One

There are different ways to skin a cat. You can't always play the beautiful game, sometimes you have to show some grit.

The first game was a perfect scenario for Spain, and they are creating the best chances in this game too.

I didn't spot who it was earlier with the block to deny Ferran Torres. It was Jamal Musiala! Is there anything the kid can't do?

Germany have a possession figure of 31.6% at half-time - their lowest possession figure on record (1966 onwards) at the end of a World Cup match is 39% against Morocco in 1986.

Mauricio Pochettino
Former Argentina defender on BBC One

It is not easy for Spain to create the same chances that they did against Costa Rica.

Spain are controlling the game, but I understand why Jurgen is pleased with the performance of Germany.

Spain have the possession and Germany are having to do all the chasing so we'll see if that has an impact as the game goes on.

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Peter Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

There's not a lot in it. We're watching two of the best teams in the world play. We've been treated to some very good football. Not a lot of chances created but the football has been good to watch and I think that both managers will be very happy in the dressing room with what they saw in the first half.

Jurgen Klinsmann
Former Germany head coach on BBC One

I'm very pleased with Germany. They have worked themselves into the game.

They are pressing high and they aren't letting Spain having many chances.

They have created some of their own and it is smelling like they could create something from a set-piece.

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One

Germany have made it scrappy. The manager will be really happy with that and will be wanting more of the same in the second half.

They have limited Spain to a couple of chances and Germany are comfortable.

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Niklas Sule clears the corner with a big header and it is the last act of an intriguing half.

Germany have kept Spain under wraps. Had Antonio Rudiger delayed his run from the free-kick a fraction longer, they would have that precious lead.

Panic in the German defence!

A free-kick is chipped in and Spain keep the ball alive, before Gavi wins his side a corner.

We're into two minutes of added time.

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One

Set pieces could be an area for Germany to exploit. They have caused Spain problems with two now.

It's Antonio Rudiger again!

The ball is chipped over to the right side ox the box where the big defender is lurking to bring the ball down and volley an effort on target. Unai Simon is comfortably behind it, though.

Peter Schmeichel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

One of the things Thomas Muller needs to do is stay patient and stay high. He's stayed central and kept Rodri and Laporte around him which is good.

Jamal Musiala shows how it is done.

His touch is brilliant to take a ball under his spell and his next few touches are brimming with intent, forcing Sergio Busquets to bring him down to earn himself a booking.

It's another potentially dangerous German free-kick, this one central.

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Pedri underlines Alan's point by taking control only to be hit immediately by a series of German challenges.

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One

Pedri and Gavi have found it tough in midfield. They haven't had any time on the ball but that is credit to Germany.

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Antonio Rudiger now has work to do at the other end, heading a cross from the left away as Spain look to rub salt in German wounds.