OVIEDO, Spain -- Given the heights to which Spain have soared in recent years, it's true that a 2-0 home win over Slovakia to go top of Group C with 18 points doesn't quite merit the popping of Cava corks.
But for morale, belief, the evolution of the post-Xavi-Xabi Alonso-David Villa era and for the task of qualifying for the chance to win an unprecedented third straight European title, this was a big result. And a decent performance, with goals from Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta.
Here are five key points from the match.
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