Salvador (Brazil), June 14 – Defending World Cup champions Spain played against Netherlands today in their first match in group B. Shockingly Spain was defeated 5-1 by Netherlands.
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring the 2-1 during the FIFA World Cup 2014 group B preliminary round match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Fonte Nova in Natal, Brazil, 13 June 2014 (Brazil time)
Xabi Alonso (C) of Spain celebrates with team mates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2014 group B preliminary round match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, 13 June 2014 (Brazil time)
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