Steve Clarke's Scotland have made history by beating Spain for the first time since 1984 with a huge brace from hero Scott McTominay.
Scotland started brightly with the best of possession in the opening stages before a mistake by Pedro Porro allowed captain Andy Robertson to capitalise and send a ball towards Scott McTominay whose effort found the bottom corner to send Hampden in to raptures. Ryan Christie then sped at the heart of the Spain defence unchallenged but could only fire his effort agonisingly wide. The first half wasn't without drama as Robertson was involved in a flashpoint with Porro before Luis de la Fuente's side threatened from a few consecutive set pieces.
The first half was not without tempers flaring but Clarke's men led at the break. In the second period, McTominay proved the hero again as Kieran Tierney showed Dani Carvajal a clean pair of heels before crossing in to the area, the shot found its way to the midfielder who fired past Kepa for two nil to send Hampden Park rocking. The Scots held well under pressure and ended the game with a flurry much to the delight of the rampant capacity crowd.
Angus Gunn - 7
An assured save on 20 minutes before a few more stops in the first half. Looked comfortable taking everything in his stride.
Grant Hanley - 7
Cleared the danger well. He was rock solid throughout and Spain's forwards never really troubled him.
Kieran Tierney - 9
Right up for the Arsenal vs Spurs battle with Porro and was causing problems. A sublime run to set up the second goal. Immense throughout.
Ryan Porteous - 7
An assured first half defensive display. Never wavered in the second half and stuck to his task.
Aaron Hickey - 7
A nervy moment put Gunn under pressure but otherwise deterred threat. Looked better and better as the game went on.
Andy Robertson - 8
Capitalised at the right moment to give a nice assist. Booked in a flashpoint with Porro. Was absolutely essential late on with his defending.
Callum McGregor - 7
Really grew in to the contest with some nice movement and link-up. A good outing for the Celtic captain.
Scott McTominay - 10
Looked a livewire and scored a nice effort to put Scotland ahead. Excellent at winning his battles and setting Scotland on front foot. Another top finish for two nil. Couldn't have done better, the hero again.
John McGinn - 9
Superb tenacity from him in the first half, often winning possession for Scotland. He drove the team forward in the second half in a great outing.
Ryan Christie - 9
Always looking for a pass and picked up nice space. Missed a good chance. Excellent in his pressing. Might have felt he could've done even more.
Lyndon Dykes - 8
Drew fouls well and frustrated Spain. Booked harshly. Nearly found the net at the death of the first half. Looked a threat throughout.
Subs
Liam Cooper - 5
Contributed well to keeping Spain at bay.
Stuart Armstrong - 5
On for the final throws of the game.
Kenny McLean - 6
Stayed steady when pressure was afoot.
Nathan Patterson - 4
A good run of minutes for him.
Lewis Ferguson - 4
Looked very comfortable coming on.
Lawrence Shankland - 3
On with minutes to play. Had a big chance saved.
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