Iniesta winning fitness race for Chile clash

Iniesta was injured in last week's surprise 1-0 defeat to Switzerland and was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Honduras on Monday that put Spain back on track to qualify for the last 16.

His creative flair is an important facet of Spain's quick-passing attack and his return to the starting 11 would lift the side as they seek the victory that would set up a possible second-round meeting with Brazil or Portugal.

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