2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008 champions Spain were humbled 4-1 by Argentina in Buenos Aires yesterday in an international friendly.
Lionel Messi (10′), Gonzalo Higuain (13′) and Carlos Tevez (34′) scored in the first half for the hosts with stand-in Spanish goalkeper Pepe Reina looking disheveled at times.
Much sought after Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente scored a consolation goal for Spain in the 84th before Sergio Aguero rounded out matters for Argentina in second-half injury time.