In Pics | Euro 2020: Sweden And Spain Play Out A Goalless Draw In Opener

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Despite dominating possession during the entire game, Spain struggled with the same old problems and failed to convert chances as they managed to hang on for  a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2020 opener on Monday. Photo Courtesy: AFP

In the opening 45 minutes, Spain churned out most passes (419) by any team on record in a European Championship fixture but a string of missed chances denied Luis Enrique's team a win. Photo Courtesy: AFP

Spain's new team attempted 17 shots and kept their ball 86 per cent but a goalless draw result in the end failed to justify their dominance as a resilient Sweden carved out some of the best goal-scoring chances in the match to keep Spanish attackers on backfoot. Photo Courtesy: AFP

Spain's failure to turn possessions into goals reminded the fans of the 2018 World Cup when the team was frustrated by Russia. The team looked completely out of date in the major tournament. Photo Courtesy: AFP

After a goalless draw against Sweden, the stakes of the Group E game on Saturday between Poland and Spain have increased as the team that loses will end up struggling to qualify after Slovakia managed to pull off a shocking 2-1 win over Poland.  Photo Courtesy: AFP