: Russia leveled the score in the 41st minute. A Gerard Piqué handball in the penalty area led to a penalty kick , which Artem Dzyuba successfully converted.
The most notable Round of 16 meeting between and Russia occurred on July 1, 2018 , during the FIFA World Cup . In a major upset at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, the host nation Russia defeated the 2010 champions 4–3 on penalties after the match ended 1–1 through extra time. Sun, Jul 1 Russia won on penalties Round of 16 S. Ignashevich (11'OG) A. Dzyuba (41'P) Match Overview and Key Events [Group Of 16] Spain Vs Russia
: Smolov, Ignashevich, Golovin, and Cheryshev all scored their attempts. : Russia leveled the score in the 41st minute
: Spain took the lead in the 12th minute via an own goal by Sergei Ignashevich, who inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net while wrestling with Sergio Ramos during a set piece. In a major upset at the Luzhniki Stadium