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Fabian Ruiz suffers first defeat in Spain colours at 54th cap

Beaten 3-2 by England in the UEFA Nations League, PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz experienced his first ever loss in a Spain shirt on Sunday, after 38 victories and 15 draws in 53 previous caps.

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Fabian Ruiz suffers first defeat in Spain colours at 54th cap
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Spain fell 3-2 to England on Sunday in the sixth matchday of the UEFA Nations League, ending a historic personal streak for Fabian Ruiz: the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder suffered his first ever defeat in international football, on the occasion of his 54th cap for the Roja.

Until this evening, the 28-year-old had never lost in the red and yellow shirt. His international record stood at 38 victories and 15 draws, for seven goals scored — a personal unbeaten run that spanned his entire international career, which began in 2019.

This defeat also comes in a broader context: Spain ended a collective run of 43 matches without defeat, one of the longest in its history. The Roja, reigning European champions, had strung together victories since their defeat to Scotland in March 2023.

As a direct consequence of this defeat, Luis de la Fuente’s side is relegated to second place in Group 3, behind England who finish top. The Two Lions will face a group runner-up in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League, scheduled for March 2025, while Spain must face a group winner.

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