Spain booked their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday, securing their first knockout-stage win at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 2010.
Mikel Oyarzabal starred for La Roja with two goals, while Pedro Porro added the third as Spain produced one of their strongest displays of the competition.
The Spaniards controlled possession for long periods and created several attacking opportunities, showcasing the quality and depth of their squad throughout the encounter.
Goalkeeper Unai Simón also continued his impressive run, keeping a fourth straight clean sheet as Spain maintained their perfect defensive record at this year’s tournament.
Spain will now face the winner of the clash between Portugal and Croatia in Dallas on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.
