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Spain 1-1 Switzerland: Swiss Punish De Gea Howler to Earn Creditable Draw Against Dominant Spain

Spain extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches but were held to a disappointing draw by a dogged Switzerland side in Sunday's friendly at El Madrigal. A magnificent volley by 22-year-old right back Alvaro Odriozola was cancelled out by Ricardo Rodriguez, who punished an uncharacteristic error by David de Gea in the second half.

The winners of the 2010 FIFA World Cup have been desperately disappointing in the last two major tournaments, but have not lost a match since their 2-0 defeat against Italy in the round of 16 of the 2016 European Championships.

As one might have been expected from a side who had put six goals past Argentina in their last home match, Spain made a dominant start and could have taken the lead in the opening two minutes, with Yann Sommer forced into a smart save low to his right.