The red mist descended on Ramos after the challenge by Pavon. It was not a great challenge, but Ramos didn't have to invove himself.
Yellow card Sergio Ramos García
87'
M. Rojo gets yellow.
BLOCK! Acuna fires his effort straight into the wall, allowing the home side to clear the danger.
Rojo catches Asensio with a late bodycheck and goes into the book.
86'
Martinez is brought down in the final third by Ramos, handing Argentina a free-kick in a threatening position. Acuna and Meza stand over the ball.
85'
Meza has run all evening and continues to make an impression as he is brought down on the charge by Koke.
84'
M. Acuña enters the game and replaces G. Lo Celso.
Acuna replaces Lo Celso.
83'
Ramos makes an error at the back and Perez attempts to pick out Martinez in the middle, but the Spain skipper atones for his error to block the pass.
82'
Dani Parejo enters the game and replaces Thiago Alcântara.
Parejo makes his international bow as he replaces Thiago.
81'
M. Meza gets yellow.
Meza catches Carvajal with a late challenge and goes into the book.
79'
Marcos Alonso enters the game and replaces Jordi Alba.
Alonso makes his debut for Spain as he replaces Alba.
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78'
OVER! Asensio breaks down the left and cuts the ball back for his Real Madrid team-mate Vazquez, but he fires his effort over the bar.
76'
Lucas Vázquez enters the game and replaces Isco.
Isco receives a standing ovation as he is withdrawn for Vazquez.
74'
Isco has scored a goal for Spain! Assist by Iago Aspas.
Aspas latches on to a loose ball following Otamendi's mistake and he tees up Isco for his hat-trick.
GOALLLLLLLLLl!!!!! ISCO HAS HIS HAT-TRICK!!! CARNAGE!! Isco continues his clinical outing with another fine strike and he will take home the match ball, securing his hat-trick. A mistake by Otamendi allowed Aspas to break forward and he cut the ball back for Isco, who controlled with one touch before firing his second into the bottom corner.
73'
Iago Aspas has scored a goal for Spain! Assist by David de Gea.
Meza breaks down the left channel and goes for the blast towards the near post, but De Gea makes the stop.
De Gea sends a simple long ball over the top, which Aspas collects to convert.
GOALLLLLLLLLL!!!! ASPAS NOTCHES SPAIN'S FIFTH!!! Argentina are all over the place at the back as Aspas bundles an effort past the on-rushing Caballero into the net. The visitors were opened up by a simple long ball forward from De Gea. Otamendi and Rojo were miles apart and Aspas had the simple job of sliding his effort past Caballero.
72'
César Azpilicueta enters the game and replaces Piqué.
After being jeered in the first half, Pique is applauded off the pitch as he is replaced by Azpilicueta.
71'
Tagliafico challenges Aspas from behind and forces the referee into a decision. He's let off with a final warning from the referee.
70'
Pique has to turn his way out of trouble at the back after a poor offload from De Gea. Perez and Martinez almost closed him down, but the Barcelona man managed to get out of peril.
68'
Isco gets yellow.
N. Tagliafico gets yellow.
Tagliafico goes into the book for a lunge on Isco.
Both teams are showing plenty of passion this evening and a few flare-ups are starting to occur among the players.
Isco is booked for his reaction to the challenge.
66'
Meza slides a low ball into the box for Martinez, who tries to turn past Carvajal and Pique, but the forward loses out before he can shoot.
OFF THE POST!! Otamendi rises highest to a delivery from Lo Celso into the box. The ball loops towards the bottom corner and De Gea loses track of it, with the defender only denied by the post before he sends a second effort over the bar.
65'
OVER! Lo Celso takes the free-kick and goes for goal, curling his effort towards the net. However, the midfielder fires his effort well over the bar.
64'
Lo Celso is brought down by Alba on the right flank and Argentina have a free-kick in a threatening position.
62'
G. Mercado enters the game and replaces F. Bustos.
P. Pérez enters the game and replaces É. Banega.
Mercado comes on for Bustos for the visitors.
Banega makes way for Perez.
61'
DISALLOWED GOAL!!! Argentina clear the free-kick from Asensio, but Spain keep the pressure on. Asensio lifts a second cross into the box, but Ramos fouls Rojo before he finishes with a low volley into the net. He didn't look overly pleased with the decision.
59'
L. Martínez enters the game and replaces G. Higuaín.
Martinez replaces Higuain for the visitors.
Ramos is brought down on the charge by Otamendi, handing Spain a free-kick on the left flank.
58'
Aspas breaks behind the Argentina defensive line once again, but he gets crowded out before he can pick out a white shirt.
56'
Saúl enters the game and replaces Andrés Iniesta.
C. Pavón enters the game and replaces J. Mascherano.
Iniesta makes way for Saul.
Pavon replaces Mascherano for the visitors.
55'
Thiago Alcântara has scored a goal for Spain!
GOALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! THIAGO CONVERTS!!! Spain score their fourth, displaying a cutting edge in front of goal as Thiago blasts a low strike into the net. Asensio releases Isco down the right flank and he cuts the ball back for Aspas. The forward loses possession, although it falls kindly for Thiago, who strikes his effort first time past Caballero.
52'
Isco has scored a goal for Spain! Assist by Iago Aspas.
GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!! ISCO NOTCHES HIS SECOND!!!!!! The Real Madrid man restores Spain's two goal advantage with a crisp low finish to beat Caballero. Iniesta opens up the Argentina defence with a simple ball over the top for Aspas. The forward takes it wide after Caballero forces him out. He checks backs and finds Isco, who responds with a fine strike to find the net.
Aspas latches on to Iniesta's forward pass before cutting a ball back for Isco to finish.
50'
Tagliafico latches on to a pass from Lo Celso down the left. He goes for the offload into the inside channel for Higuain, but the forward loses out to Ramos.
48'
Banega floats the ball over the top of the wall attempting to pick out Tagliafico in the left inside channel, but the midfielder overhits his pass.
47'
Thiago brings down Lo Celso on the charge and Argentina have a free-kick 30 yards from goal in a central position.
46'
Iago Aspas enters the game and replaces Diego Costa.
Aspas replaces Costa at the break.
We're back underway at the Wanda Metropolitano.
45' +1
Spain probe down the left flank, but the visitors hold firm and will be able to see out the half only one goal down.
The referee ends the first half.
45'
There will be one minute of added time.
42'
Argentina win another corner down the left and Banega whips another delivery into the box, but on this occasion Pique is able to head clear.
41'
BLOCK! Isco weaves his way past three Argentina defenders down the left and shapes to shoot on his right foot, only to be denied by Otamendi.
39'
N. Otamendi has scored a goal for Argentina! Assist by É. Banega.
GOALLLLLLLLll!!!! OTAMENDI GETS A GOAL BACK!!! Argentina are back in the game as the Manchester City defender rises highest in the box to head home. Banega's delivery from a corner on the left was pinpoint and Otamendi was able to get up and direct his header towards the bottom corner. De Gea got down, but the ball travelled through his hands and into the net.
Banega lifts a cross into the box for Otamendi to attack and score.
38'
Ramos leads a charge forward into the final third, but his offload to Asensio goes astray and it allows Meza to break down the left flank.
37'
Spain are continuing to put the press high up the pitch in the hunt for further goals this evening. It has been an open contest since the first minute.
35'
Pique is not moving freely for the home side and may have to make way.
33'
Lo Celso weaves his way into the final third and he goes for an ambitious lob of De Gea. The Manchester United keeper is well placed in his box and makes a comfortable save.
32'
Meza moves Argentina forward before releasing Tagliafico on the left flank. The winger gets the return pass from his team-mate on the edge of the box, but goes for a strike with the outside of his boot, which is cleared with ease by the Spain backline.
31'
Koke's pass is almost intercepted by Lo Celso, but the ball just evades his boot and Ramos is able control with his head and kickstart another attack.
29'
Spain are working the ball with ease across the pitch now, much to the delight of their fans.
27'
Isco has scored a goal for Spain! Assist by Marco Asensio.
GOALLLLLLLLLL!!!! ISCO FIRES HOME!!!!! The Real Madrid man doubles Spain's lead, sliding the ball into the net from close range. Argentina lost possession too easily and were punished by La Roja as Asensio squared the ball for Isco to slot his effort past Caballero with ease. Spain have been clinical this evening.
Asensio picks out Isco in the middle for his second assist of the match.
26'
CHANCE! Asensio raids down the right flank and bends a cross into the middle. Isco glances the ball to the back post and Alba makes a late run, only to fire over the bar from close range on the stretch.
24'
CLOSE! Ramos makes a vital challenge on the stretch at the back to deny Meza. The winger opened up the Spain defence with a neat one-two with Lo Celso. However, Ramos made the decisive challenge to send the ball behind just when Meza was about to pull the trigger.
22'
W. Caballero enters the game and replaces S. Romero.
Romero makes way after his collision with Costa and is replaced by Caballero.
21'
La Albiceleste have had their opportunities this evening, but Higuain has not had his shooting boots on in the final third.
19'
Meza makes a good run into the channel to latch on to Mascherano's ball over the top. He cuts the ball back for Higuain to strike, but the forward once again scuffs his effort at goal.
18'
Otamendi rises highest at a corner to attempt to guide Banega's delivery at goal, but he cannot make solid contact at the near post.
17'
Spain are pressing the visitors high up the pitch. They're gambling that Higuain will not have the pace to beat them over the top.
16'
The tempo of the game has been electric in the opening stages. Both teams are playing with a fast pace. This could be a knockout round fixture in the World Cup.
14'
Costa does not look in a good way and that will be a concern to Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone if he's watching this evening. Romero is back on his feet and between the sticks.
12'
Diego Costa has scored a goal for Spain! Assist by Marco Asensio.
Asensio latches on to a loose ball on the edge of the box and flicks a pass through to Costa to score.
GOALLLLLLLLL!!!! COSTA PUTS SPAIN AHEAD! Pressure on the ball yields an opening for La Roja as Iniesta wins possession before Asensio releases Costa. He goes in for a 50/50 with Romero and wins the day as the ball deflects back off his shin and flies into the back of the net. Both players are in a heap on the floor, but at least Costa has the breakthrough.
10'
Asensio loses out to Lo Celso, who combines with Banega before surging forward. However, Pique makes a strong challenge to stop his progress. The Spain fans liked that one from the Barcelona defender.
8'
CHANCE! Argentina open up the home side down the left and Meza fires a perfect cross into the middle for Higuain. He sticks out his boot with only De Gea to beat, but he slices his effort over the bar. A shocking miss from the Juventus forward.
6'
Pique's allegiance to Catalonia is not endearing himself to the Spain fans inside the Wanda Metropolitano. He's being jeered with every touch he makes.
Ramos is forced into action to stop Higuain latching on to a loose ball, hammering a clearance into touch when De Gea seemed the logical option.
5'
Banega tries to loft a cross into the box, but he overhits his delivery out for a goal-kick.
4'
Thiago goes in hard on Higuain and the referee awards the visitors a free-kick in a decent position.
3'
Alba latches on to a long ball over the top and offloads inside to Asensio. However, the Real Madrid man is crowded out on the edge of the box before he can shoot.
2'
Spain work their way down the left flank and Asensio fires a low ball across the face of goal, but Romero comes off his line to make the claim.
1'
We're underway at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Ramos gives the ball away needlessly and Higuain pounces on it, but Pique acts before he can surge forward into the final third.
The team news has been announced and we'll start with the home side.
Jorge Sampaoli watched his team defeat Italy last week with goals from Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini securing the victory in the second half. Argentina will be without Lionel Messi this evening and it will give Sampaoli an opportunity to look at his players with the mesmeric forward in the ranks.
Spain faced Germany in their friendly clash on Friday as Julen Lopetegui continued to size up his squad ahead of the World Cup. Rodrigo's strike put La Roja ahead, only for Thomas Muller to equalise. Lopetegui will be looking for a strong performance tonight from his team as they sign off before their final preparations in June.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the international friendly between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano.
SPAIN (4-3-3): David de Gea; Daniel Carvajal, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos; Jordi Alba; Thiago Alcantara, Koke, Andres Iniesta; Marco Asensio, Diego Costa, Isco.
ARGENTINA (4-2-3-1): Sergio Romero; Fabricio Bustos, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Rojo, Nicolas Tagliafico; Javier Mascherano, Lucas Biglia; Maximiliano Meza, Ever Banega, Giovani Lo Celso; Gonzalo Higuain.
Argentina subs: Willy Caballero, Gabriel Mercado, Federico Fazio, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Acuna, Nahuel Guzman, Ramiro Funes Mori, Pablo Perez, Angel Correa, Cristian Pavon, Lautaro Martinez, Diego Perotti.
Spain have made two changes from their draw against Germany. David Silva and Rodrigo drop out of the side, with Asensio and Costa coming into the fold in the final third. Lopetegui appears to have droped a hint about the eight positions in his starting line-up as he looks for continuity ahead of the World Cup.
Sampaoli is without Messi at all this evening, although the Barcelona man did not feature against the Azzurri. Argentina have made five changes from their win over Italy. Romero comes into the side between the sticks, while Rojo, Mascherano, Banega and Meza all come into the team.
The players are out on the pitch, so we should be underway shortly.
HALF-TIME: SPAIN 2-1 ARGENTINA
Spain take a 2-1 lead into the break against Argentina in an entertaining contest at the Wanda Metropolitano. Diego Costa put La Roja ahead in the 12th minute after Gonzalo Higuain missed a sitter for the visitors. Isco compounded Argentina's woes by adding a second from close range. However, Jorge Sampaoli's men got back into the match before the interval when Nicolas Otamendi nodded an effort past David de Gea. The game remains in the balance heading into the second period.
FULL-TIME: SPAIN 6-1 ARGENTINA
Spain continue their preparations for the World Cup with a hammering of Argentina this evening. Isco led the way with a brilliant hat-trick, while Diego Costa, Thiago Alcantara and Iago Aspas also got on the scoresheet. Nicolas Otamendi scored in the first half to give Jorge Sampaoli's men hope of salvaging a positive result, but they capitulated in the second period, conceding four goals. They have plenty work ahead of them to refine their issues ahead of the tournament.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
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