Colombia continued the great performance of last year. They did what they could not do before in the face-to-face match with Spain. The Latin American team tasted their first win against the former world champions.

Colombia won 1-0 in a friendly at the London Stadium on Friday. Daniel Munoz scored the only goal.

Spain will compete in the European Championship next June-July. Colombia will play in the Copa America held at the same time. This win against the former world champions will surely boost the confidence of the Colombians in the final round of preparations before the continent’s best.

Coming in their fourth appearance against the 2010 World Cup winners, Colombia tasted first victory with a spirited second-half performance. Two of the previous three matches were draws; Spain won the 2011 friendly 1-0.

On this day, the Spanish played with possession from the beginning but could not think of the opponent in that way. The team created a good chance in the 19th minute after several attacks down the left flank; But Dani Vivian could not head on target after receiving a teammate’s cross in the six yard box. The ball flies just over the crossbar.