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Spain have the best of the first half but the teams are level at 0-0 as Russia's defence holds on

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The best chance falls to Fernando Morientes but his header is saved by Russian goalkeeper Sergei Ovchinnikov

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Spain take the lead with a 60th-minute left-foot strike from substitute Juan Carlos Valeron, his first touch of the game

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Valeron is mobbed by his delighted team-mates after giving Spain the lead

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Russia's chances of getting back into the game are diminished when Sharonov is sent off for a second yellow card

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Spain's Fernando Torres, who was a late sub for Raul, comes close to doubling the lead but shoots high over the bar

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Spain look comfortable as they register a 1-0 win over Russia in their Euro 2004 opener

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Spanish fans jump for joy as their team get off to a flying start with an impressive win