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The Spanish media tore into the national team after their 'dismal' 2-1 loss to Japan - and thanking Germany for coming from behind to beat Costa Rica, which sent Spain through to the round-of-16.
There was a spell in Thursday night's concurrent fixtures in Group E where both Germany and Spain were being kicked out of the 2022 World Cup at the first hurdle.
Hansi Flick's side came back to beat Costa Rica 4-2, which sent Spain through on goal difference owing to their earlier 7-0 thumping of the CONCACAF men. Spain will now face Morocco on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup knockout stages.
Alvaro Morata celebrated his early goal, but it was not plain sailing for Spain on Thursday
In their match report of Japan's 2-1 win, Sport called Spain's performance 'dismal', with the 2010 World Cup winners unable to make the most of their high possession figures in the game.
Spain went ahead after 11 minutes through Alvaro Morata, although two early second half goals from substitute Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka gave Japan the win which sealed their top spot in the group.
The chaotic events of the evening were splashed across Friday's front pages in Spain, as they were equally ashamed of their own team's performance, and grateful to their fellow Europeans.
'We were embarrassed' wrote Marca, featuring the image showing the ball narrowly on the line
Marca said 'We were embarrassed', adding 'A disappointing Spain was
