Timo Werner grabbed the opener for Germany but a last-minute goal from Jose Gaya saw both sides share the spoils in their Nations League clash.
Timo Werner thought he had grabbed the winner but Spain left it late to secure a crucial point for themselves.
International football is back after a 10-month break. No better fixture to grace the return of the national games than a fixture between Germany and Spain.
Germany could have fielded a much stronger lineup but Joachim Löw had no choice but to rest his stars who played extra football in the Champions League and Europa League. When that side means Bayern Munich, then a number of the Die Mannschaft’s top names would surely be out.
The likes of Thomas Muller and Serge Gnabry were unable to be called upon. Regardless, Germany had enough talent in Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, and Leroy Sane to compete.
Luis Enrique took charge of his first competitive match for Spain and fielded a strong side to challenge the German side.
David De Gea had to make some saves early on to keep the scores at bay. The first half ended goalless and the game only came to life in the second half.
Chelsea fans would be pleased with Timo Werner after another decent performance since he signed for the club. Scoring in a friendly draw with Brighton on his Blues debut, the forward once again showed his worth.
Werner found himself with plenty of space in the Spain box, sidestepped a defender and lashed into the bottom corner giving De Gea absolutely no chance.
With that goal, the 24-year-old became the first German to score against Spain in a competitive game since 1994.
The 51st minute effort looked like it had given Germany the win but they conceded a 96th minute goal.
Gaya was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net deep into stoppage time despite the protests from the home side. It was the 25-year-old’s first ever goal for Spain.
Elsewhere, there was some history to be made with Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati. The 17-year-old got his first call up by Enrique and was handed his first cap as as substitute in the second half.
At 17 years and 308 days, making him the second-youngest footballer ever to play for Spain in the nation’s history as per Goal.
Chelsea fans will be pleased with what they saw in Timo Werner and would now hope the forward carries on with his form ahead of the new Premier League season.
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