Full time: Northern Ireland put up a brave defensive performance, but Spain's attacking class proves too much for Sammy McIlroy's side.

2233: Baraja grabs his second goal of the game with a fiercely drilled shot.
Spain 3-0 Northern Ireland

2218: Maik Taylor again comes to Northern Ireland's rescue, getting down well to save Guti's low shot.

2214: Substitute Michael Hughes makes an immediate impact sending a left-foot shot narrowly wide.

2203 BST: A second header - this time from Guti - doubles Spain's advantage.
Spain 2-0 Northern Ireland

2157: Maik Taylor palms away Vicente's shot.

2149 BST: Spain restart the game.

2136 BST: Vicente's deflected shot hits the post.

2113 BST: Raul swivels inside Colin Murdoch, but drills his shot wide.

2109 BST: Ruben Baraja nods home Xavi's lobbed ball to put Spain in front.
Spain 1-0 Northern Ireland

2103 BST: Joaquin hits a half-volley over the bar.

2054 BST: Raul has Spain's first chance as his shot whistles over the bar.

2053 BST: Keith Gillespie crosses but Paul McVeigh just cannot reach the ball under pressure from Michel Salgado.

2050 BST: Northern Ireland kick-off their toughest Group 6 away game.

Northern Ireland coach Sammy McIlroy leaves Preston's David Healy on the bench with Keith Gillespie the lone attacker.

Gerry Taggart returns to defence after an 18-month international absence because of knee problems.

Spain are captained by Raul, who had recovered from a groin injury in time.

Spain: Casillas, Salgado, Bravo, Helguera, Puyol, Baraja, Raul, Joaaaaquin, Guiti, Xavi, Vicente.

Northern Ireland: Taylor, A Hughes, McCartney, Taggart, Murdock, Lomas (capt), Gillespie, Mulryne, Johnson, McVeigh, Horlock.