Heading into the World Cup, Spain's record since their 2010 triumph was three tournaments, zero knockout wins. But after beating Austria 3-0, they're back in business.
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Spain finally looked like the tournament favorite it's supposed to be on Thursday.
Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
OLIVER SALT IN LOS ANGELES: The European champions brushed aside Austria to claim a 3-0 victory and stroll into the last 16, marking their first knockout win at this tournament since 2010.
Now this is the Spain we all thought we were getting before the tournament.
España derrota a Austria en los dieciseisavos de final y el arquero, Unai Simón rompió el récord de imbatibilidad que ostentaba Iker Casillas. El arquero reconoce la labor colectiva.
Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010 ...
Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal's double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last-16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal or Luka Modric's Croatia ...
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, Pedro Porro was on target and Spain played their best football at this World Cup as they beat Austria 3-0 ...