5 blunders from David de Gea in the past that cost his side the game

David de Gea has been the culprit in goal many a time in his otherwise glorious career
David de Gea has been the culprit in goal many a time in his otherwise glorious career

#4 Spain v Portugal, FIFA World Cup 2018

de Gea's casual approach cost him big time as Ronaldo outclassed him yet again
de Gea's casual approach cost him big time as Ronaldo outclassed him yet again

Final score: Spain 3-3 Portugal

Well, we're sure you remember this one, but is it for Ronaldo's hat-trick or de Gea's heedless act?

It was a crazy, crazy game of football, indeed. Diego Costa poached a couple of fabulous goals, but Lopetegui's joy on the touchline was halted by a sublime free-kick from none other than Ronaldo.

David de Gea's error proved to be a major talking point, as it was more than just embarrassing. On the cusp of half-time, Ronaldo arrived at the end of a promising build-up from Portugal, but failed to find the right connection with his left boot from the edge of the box.

He shot straight at de Gea, who probably had butter over his gloves, as the keeper made a hash of things and guided it to the back of his own net.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram
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