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Morata strike secures Spain’s World Cup spot

Spain confirmed their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Sweden on Sunday at La Cartuja courtesy of a late strike from substitute Alvaro Morata.

Barcelona trio Sergio Busquets, Gavi, and Jordi Alba all started for Spain as Luis Enrique made six changes to the team that beat Greece last time out.

The hosts dominated the early exchanges but had nothing to show for it other than a hopeful appeal for a penalty after Dani Olmo had been brought down.

Yet we were also treated to the sight of Gavi looking completely at home on the international stage once again in the early stages.