Spain vs Germany LIVE: World Cup 2022 latest score and goal updates as Dani Olmo strikes crossbar


Spain 0-0 Germany

20 mins: We have now, in the last few minutes, settled into more of a pattern. The atmosphere in the Al Bayt Stadium doesn’t sound too lively yet either, certainly in comparison to Argentina vs Mexico last night.

Spain 0-0 Germany

17 mins: Carvajal almost plays Spain into danger with a square pass, but Simon is able to clear it up. Spain then play out confidently between Pedri and Busquets.

Spain 0-0 Germany

13 mins: This match had high billing but it has so far lived up to the hype. It’s being played at a frantic pace and is a level above most of what we have seen at this World Cup so far. Spain in charge of the possession so far.

Spain 0-0 Germany

10 mins: Chance! That’s lovely play from Germany. They play through the Spain press as Gundogan flicks it forward to Goretzka, who drives on. His pass to Gnabry is a little late but Simon rushes out to make the sliding stop. Gnabry might have just been offside.

What a pace to this!

Spain 0-0 Germany

8 mins: On second viewing, does Neuer get a bit lucky there? Olmo’s shot was fierce but Neuer almost palmed it into his own net. In the end he was quite lucky it only hit the bar.

Spain 0-0 Germany

6 mins: SAVE! Wow – Spain look super sharp early on. It’s worked out to Dani Olmo on the left and he cuts inside before unleashing a stunning strike, that’s tipped onto the bar by Manuel Neuer.

Spain 0-0 Germany

4 mins: Goreztka crunches into Gavi – but it’s Spain who have made the brighter start. Pedri helps to work it into a dangerous position but Ferran’s touch on the edge of the box lets him down.

Spain 0-0 Germany

2 mins: Then in the other direction Spain swarm Musiala when he gets his first touch. It should be a brilliant battle between the Bayern midfielder and Gavi.

Spain 0-0 Germany

1 min: Spain get us started in charge of the ball – but Muller is pushing high.

KICK OFF! Spain 0-0 Germany

Underway! Spain are all in red and look fearsome ahead of this crucial Group E clash. Can Germany respond?

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