Pain of Spain defeat eased by injury news

Midfielder Iniesta, who had only recently shaken off a thigh problem, had to be substituted in the 77th minute after a heavy challenge while fullback Ramos fell awkwardly and hurt his ribs.

Coach Vicente del Bosque said Iniesta was fine and had only been in slight pain while tests on Ramos at the European champions' training base showed no bone damage, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on their website.

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