Spain 3-0 Italy: 5 Talking Points, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Spain v Italy - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Isco (R) scored twice in the first half in Spain's 3-0 win over Italy

3) Andrea Belotti struggles as he feeds on scraps

Spain v Italy - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Andrea Belotti had just two shots on goal of which only one was on target

Although Spain dominated from start to finish, Italy did have their chances. With Andrea Belotti and Ciro Immobile paired up top, it was the younger partner who had the better chances.

The Torino forward did manage to win a few aerial duels and had two shots on goal. However, his best chance to bring Italy back in the game saw his header go over the bar.

The 23-year-old barely got any service from what was a non-existent midfield at times. Italy only managed to create opportunities from the flanks with Antonio Candreva putting in crosses and Lorenzo Insigne cutting in.

However, Spain's defence stood firm and even when Belotti did get a whiff of goal, David De Gea stood tall between the sticks to deny the Azzurri.

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