Match Report
In the standings it was Uruguay 3rd on 2 points, Spain 1st on 7 — separated by 5. Uruguay's recent output lagged their position: 37th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Uruguay 1 scored and 1.33 conceded per game, Spain 1.67 and 0, with the league averaging 1.49.
Four consecutive draws preceded this one for Uruguay. Spain's unbeaten run stood at 15.
Guadalajara Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 45,664. On the scoreboard, Spain led 1-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 0-1 the final score.
Goal scorers
Spain: Álex Baena (42')
Key stats
Possession: Uruguay 33% · Spain 67% · Total shots: 5-6 · On target: 1-1 · Corners: 1-6