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Jun 18, 2014 at 8pm UK
 
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Team News: Xavi, Gerard Pique dropped by Spain for Chile clash

Spain boss Vincente del Bosque drops Barcelona duo Xavi and Gerard Pique for this evening's vital World Cup group match against Chile.

Spain boss Vincente del Bosque has dropped Barcelona duo Xavi and Gerard Pique for this evening's vital World Cup group match against Chile.

The duo are replaced by Pedro and Javi Martinez respectively as the defending champions go in search of their first win of the tournament after losing 5-1 to the Netherlands on the second day.

Chile, meanwhile, make one change to their starting lineup as they look to make it two wins from two in Brazil.

Jorge Valdivia comes out and is replaced by Francisco Silva in Jorge Sampaoli's first XI.

Spain: Casillas; Azpilicueta, Javi Martinez, Ramos, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Iniesta; Pedro, Diego Costa, Silva

Members of Spain's national team pose for the team photo prior to the Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014© Getty Images

Chile: Bravo; Jara, Silva, Medel; Mena, Aranguiz, Diaz, Isla, Vidal; Vargas, Sanchez

Chile's national team pose for a team photo prior to a Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014© Getty Images

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