Spain couldn't make it two wins out of two but Luis Enrique is still likely to be pleased with his young side despite being pegged back by Germany.
After their 7-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening group stage game, many installed Spain as early favourites for the World Cup, but this clash with Germany always likely to prove a lot tougher despite Hansi Flick's side losing to Germany in their first game.
Spain started the better side and after having VAR to thank for chalking off an Antonio Rudiger goal in the first half, they took the lead just after the hour mark with a smart finish from Alvaro Morata just eight minutes after he'd come on.
However, Germany sub Niclas Fullkrug replied with a fierce strike 13 minutes after he'd entered the field, meaning both sides had to settle for a point heading their final group games.
Here's why Spain should still be happy though.
The Pedri-Gavi axis
Given how they started it was a surprise Spain weren't ahead sooner.
They dominated possession in the early stages, and although Germany eventually managed to turn that on its head and break on them impressively, initially they were unable to live with their opponents.
Pedri and Gavi were key to all that, with the young Barcelona duo - 20 and 18 respectively - playing with a maturity that belies their tender years.
Germany couldn't live with them in the opening exchanges with Pedri's ability on the ball so apparent and Gavi popping up pretty much everywhere and becoming a nightmare for Germany's defenders.
It is already looking like this will be a tournament where youth and vitality will be key, with the struggles of teams such as Belgium making it clear that age and wisdom aren't counting for much against sides willing to press and harry the life of the opposition.
Pedri and Gavi, who are two 21st century footballers, could just be Spain's key men.
A Manchester City understanding
We've all seen Rodri dominate matches in the Premier League as surely the best defensive midfielder in the division across the last few years, but he can do a job at centre-back too.
He has played there for City on occasion, although not that much, but given that he is lining up there alongside Aymeric Laporte for Spain there is a key understanding a knowledge of each other's game that will serve Luis Enrique's side well going deeper into the tournament.
Any side that has Rodri at their disposal and DON'T play him in midfield must be a pretty good one, but with Sergio Busquets still presiding over that area, Enrique can use Rodri's knowledge and experience to make the pitch smaller, squeezing opponents into their own half and then implement a pressing game.
If Spain are to go far the City pair will have a lot to do with it, and although they didn't cover themselves in glory for the goal, they were excellent for the majority of the match.
They're proving points
It was at the Euros last summer that Morata bravely opened up on the sick threats to his family he'd received from Spain fans due to his poor form in front of goal for La Roja.
"I did not sleep for nine hours," he said after missing a more than presentable chance against Poland led to trolls coming out of the woodwork.
The former Chelsea forward has had a curious career, one where he's never truly been embraced or found a home, but Spain and Enrique stick with him.
This excellent finish was Morata's 29th goal in 59 international appearances, a tally which takes him level with Fernando Hierro in fifth on Spain's all-time list.
It would be quite the riposte to lead Spain to glory.
