Euro 2020 Qualifiers, Romania 1-2 Spain: 5 Talking Points

#3 Tatarusanu excels as Spain create chances galore

Tatarusanu was alert and had to be, keeping Spain at bay while keeping his teammates in the game

Whenever you're playing against a top side, goalkeepers expect to be busy. Tatarusanu had to be alert from the word go, quelling Alcacer's early one-on-one opportunity after just thirty-odd seconds. There was plenty more where that came from, too.

After leaving Nantes this summer, Ciprian joined Lyon on a free transfer. However despite training with his new teammates, the 33-year-old's last competitive appearance was also for his country, keeping a clean sheet during their 4-0 win over Malta on June 10.

Romania's five-at-the-back formation and susceptibility to relinquish possession easily in dangerous areas meant Spain had ample space, opportunity - from which there were chances galore. They were dominant in the first-half and if not for Tatarusanu's excellent saves, the hosts would have easily been staring down a heavy 5-0 half-time scoreline.

That they were only one-nil down was a positive in itself, such was the level of respect on show for their visitors. Spain were left frustrated by an inspired keeper, who continued to pull off important stops even after Ramos broke the deadlock from the penalty spot - while there wasn't much he could have done to stop either goal.