World Cup 2018: The best and worst players from Spain's 2-2 draw with Morocco

Spain v Morocco: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Iago Aspas's late equalizer was enough for Spain to win group B

#4 Worst - Diego Costa

Spain v Morocco: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Diego Costa had a night to forget in Kaliningrad

After a formidable start to the tournament, Diego Costa's campaign hit a roadblock last night, as he was physically matched by Morocco's central defence pairing of Romain Saiss, and Manuel da Costa.

While the Moroccan defenders, particularly Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Saiss, may have performed at the peak of their abilities, it was still a disappointing display by the Spanish hitman, who couldn't find an answer to his opponent's gameplan.

Costa may have a played a part in Spain's first equalizer, but went largely unnoticed during the rest of the game, before finally being put out of his misery in the 74th minute, when the more agile Iago Aspas took his place.

Spanish fans will be hoping that their striker will rediscover his form from the first two group games in the knock-out stages, as his ability to terrorise defences is a key element to a free-flowing attack, that relies on his physical prowess.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala
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