Spain reign in Minsk thanks to Pedro hat-trick

The world and European champions produced a typically efficient performance in chilly Minsk, dominating possession and quickly snuffing out any forward forays by the outclassed eastern Europeans.

The first meeting of the two sides was a useful warmup for Spain ahead of Tuesday's qualifier against France in Madrid when coach Vicente del Bosque's makeshift defence featuring converted midfielder Sergio Busquets will face a much stiffer test.

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