Prior to the meeting, Norway was unbeaten in twelve straight matches (eight wins and four draws) at the national arena during Lagerbäck's national team time.

But the number 13 is said to bring bad luck.

Just ask General Jarstein. A few minutes into the second half Atlético Madrid's Saul pulled on. Good pressure, something unexpected and the ball certainly took a tricky bounce, but it was a shot that the Norwegian national goalkeeper should stop.

Close to being destitute

Mistakes cost. It seemed in the latter to become fatal to Norway, which before then created a number of decent chances, mainly in fixed situations and most often on nods.

The sharpest opportunities to give Norway the lead were striker Joshua King and center-back Kristoffer Ajer.

Spain spent the time after the management goal playing the match, but flashed occasionally, as when Fabian Ruiz dribbled the bar with a distance shot.

Cold punishment

When everything seemed clear, Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga went too hard into a duel and English referee Michael Oliver blew for a penalty.

King came forward and placed the receipt icy cold.

For Norway, the prospects of reaching the European Cup final suddenly increased, but it probably still required three straight wins - closest to Romania on Tuesday - to reach the second place that Sweden currently holds, four points ahead of the Norwegians.

Ramos turned off

Team captain Sergio Ramos played his 168th international and set a new record in Spanish in national football - on one of Spain's two national days, in addition. The previous record had goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

But on the personal negative account:

Ramos received his third warning in the qualifier and misses Tuesday's meeting with Sweden at the Friends arena.