Hello and welcome to Eurosport's live commentary of Spain's World Cup Qualifier with Albania. This is Ryan Bailey (@ryanjaybailey) taking you through all the action from the Estadio José Rico Pérez in Alicante.

World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 9

Estadio José Rico Pérez / 06.10.2017

Spain

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Albania

Rodrigo(17')
Isco(24')
Thiago(27')

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ByMarcus Foley

Updated 06/10/2017 at 20:37 GMT

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Highlights

90+3'

It's all over in Alicante. It was a brave effort from the visitors, but Spain never looked in danger. The hosts should mathematically confirm their place at the World Cup in Israel on Monday.

90+2'

Asensio takes the free kick from 35 yards. It sails narrowly over the bar, thanks to a finger tip save from Berisha. No corner given, though.

90+1'

Ajeti fouls Saul as he charges towards the box. Free kick.

90'

Spain continue to let the guests have possession, extinguishing the danger before it reaches the final third.

88'

Llullaku puts in a dangerous cross, but Ramos clears.

87'

Spain sit back and encourage Albanian possession in the middle. They're doing some Spanish-style passing.

86'

Aduriz finds Koke on the edge of the box. His shot is blocked for a corner. The 'keeper collects from the subsequent move.

84'

Not a lot to report, action-wise. Spain are comfortably knocking it around the middle third.

83'

Aduriz is 36 years old, by the way.

82'

SUB: Rodrigo is replaced by Athletic Club's Aduriz. Rodrigo scored a beauty, but missed several easy chances.

80'

Spain have had 25 attempts to Albania's 13.

79'

Italy are winning 1-0, so Spain will not automatically qualify tonight if the results hold.

78'

The pace is lower now, but Spain have strung together several 25+ pass moves in the last few minutes.

76'

Alba crosses from the left to Isco, who finds Asensio. Saul is fed the ball on the edge of the area, but shoots wide.

74'

SUB: Marco Asensio replaces Silva.

73'

CHANCE: Latifi shots at David De Gea, who tips the ball to Sadiku. His first-time effort goes over the bar from around eight yards.

72'

Silva makes a 20-yard run and finds Isco on the right. His cross/shot sails narrowly over the bar.

71'

Isco's aforementioned free kick came as Hysaj was booked for bringing down Rodrigo.

71'

Isco tees up a free kick from 25 yards. It flies over the bar.

70'

CHANCE: Sadiku heads the post with a header that came from a long-range pass. It's the second time they've hit the woodwork.

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