Spain's preparations for the World Cup saw them face Switzerland today, in a game that saw a rare mistake from David De Gea gift AC Milan defender Ricardo Rodríguez a goal.
Spain took an early lead when Álvaro Odriozola scored midway through the first half, but Switzerland pulled one back on the hour mark. The Manchester United shot-stopper seemed to have a Stephan Lichtsteiner shot covered with a routine dive to his left but spilled the ball at Rodríguez's feet.
Howler from David de Gea in the Spain/Switzerland friendly. Collector’s item.
— Steven Wyeth (@stevenwyeth) June 3, 2018
1-1 - De Gea spills a pretty easy one, and Ricardo Rodriguez on hand to hammer home the equaliser from two yards.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) June 3, 2018
BREAKING NEWS! I just saw de gea make a mistake! 😮
— Matt Le Tissier🌸 (@mattletiss7) June 3, 2018
Very unlike De Gea. Never got his hands behind the ball. Just really sloppy from him.
— David Preece (@davidpreece12) June 3, 2018
De Gea seriously needs to step his game up for Spain. He’s still yet to replicate his form for United with the national team.
— Juan (@socraticjuan) June 3, 2018
The game finished 1-1. De Gea had been in outstanding form for his club this season and it is unlikely the error will concern Julen Lopetegui too much, who was a goalkeeper himself during his playing career. His country are in group B this summer, along with Portugal, Morocco and Iran.
