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Spain national football team
World Cup | Qualifiers
Oct 16, 2012 at 8pm UK
 
France national football team

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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses the World Cup qualifier between Spain and France, where Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud snatched a late point for Les Bleus.

Match Report

A 94th-minute goal by Olivier Giroud ensures that Spain and France share the spoils from their World Cup qualifier tonight.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the highly-anticipated World Cup qualifier between Spain and France at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to the World Cup qualifier between Spain and France as they fight for top spot in Group I.

Head to Head
Jun 27, 1984 7pm
Final
France
2-0
Spain
Platini (57'), Bellone (90')
Fernandez (30'), Le Roux (54')
Le Roux (85')

Gallego (26'), Jose Carrasco (30')
Build-up
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema: 'France can defeat Spain in Madrid'
Karim Benzema admits that Spain are "the best team in the world" but is confident that France can beat them in Madrid on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 01:02
Vicente Del Bosque
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque feels ready for France 'knockout tie'
Vicente del Bosque reveals that he thinks Spain's World Cup qualifier against France will have a cup-tie atmosphere because of the magnitude of the match.
Oct 16, 01:00
Karim Benzema
France manager Didier Deschamps defends Karim Benzema
Didier Deschamps insists that Karim Benzema is a player that can make the difference for France, dismissing criticism of the striker's performances at international level.
Oct 15, 23:46
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos recovers from leg injury
Sergio Ramos is expected to recover from a leg injury in time for Spain's encounter against France tomorrow.
Oct 15, 13:36
Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Spain playmaker Andres Iniesta urges importance of victory against France
Andres Iniesta admits that victory over France on Tuesday would go a long way towards securing a place at the 2013 World Cup in Brazil.
Oct 15, 02:29
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps wants French efficiency
France coach Didier Deschamps urges his players to be clinical in front of goal during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Spain.
Oct 14, 23:50
Pedro Joao Pereira, Rodriguez Pedro
Pedro 'happy' to play his part
Spain winger Pedro reveals that he will put the team before his own personal success.
Oct 14, 17:53
Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris wants to 'hit Spain where it hurts'
France captain Hugo Lloris wants his teammates to 'hit Spain where it hurts' in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.
Oct 13, 20:33
Franck Ribery
Franck Ribery fired up for Spain clash
Franck Ribery says that France must play their natural game against Spain, instead of playing "timidly" like they did at Euro 2012.
Oct 12, 17:41
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