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Spain stifled as Swedes grind out grim 0-0 draw

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June 14, 2021 Spain's Gerard Moreno in action with Sweden's Marcus Danielson Pool via REUTERS

Spain tried to pass Sweden into oblivion in their Euro 2020 opener on Monday but had to settle for a 0-0 draw as they were let down by poor finishing and might have even lost had it not been for a glaring miss by opposing striker Marcus Berg.

Alvaro Morata spurned Spain's best opening in a dominant first half display from Luis Enrique's side on a scorching evening at Seville's La Cartuja stadium in Group E when he missed the target from inside the area after a defensive slip.

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