World Cup 2018: Best and worst players as Spain beat Iran

#4 Worst - Lucas Vazquez (Spain)

The winger failed to make a difference

Drafted into the side after the 3-3 draw against Portugal, Vazquez was specifically given the role of stretching the Iranian defence on the right flank. Spain knew that Iran would apply a low block and Fernando Hierro hence went in for a traditional winger in Lucas Vazquez to help his side out on the right side.

Spain hoped to get Vazquez wide out which would then give their army of creative midfielders avenue to utilize space left behind by the covering defenders. But Vazquez did nothing of that sort.

The Real Madrid man lacked spark on the night and could not get the better of the Iranian defence. His delivery was sub-par and he was also often seen coming inside to get involved which negated Spain's strategy of using pace and width. He was later taken off for Marco Asensio.