Spain: Aranzubia; Varela, Jusué, Lopo, Angel; Gabri (Gallardo 80'), Xaxi, Marchena, Vicente; Guayre (Yeste 70'), Pablo Couñago (Xisco 70'). 4-4-2.
1-0. 25. Pablo. Shot in off post after Marchena squared ball across.
1-1. 33. Helder Postiga. Chipped ball over keeper after pass from Edmilson.
2-1. 81. Xisco. Followed up after keeper blocked shot from Xavi.
Spain won their first leg match against Portugal in this European championship play off, but left themselves with a lot to do in Faro next Tuesday. Iñaki Saez picked a strong side made up almost entirely of players who are playing first division football, with Valencia's Marchena playing in his new midfield role alongside his teammate Vicente and Barcelona's Gabri and Xavi, and Las Palmas left back Angel the only player making his debut at this level.