Euro wrap: Spain suffer shock defeat in Ukraine; Germany held by Switzerland

Andriy Shevchenko set the hosts up to defend and stifle their visitors and they successfully held their clean sheet
Viktor Tsygankov (second right) celebrates Ukraine’s winner over Spain. Picture: Francois Mori/AP

Viktor Tsygankov (second right) celebrates Ukraine’s winner over Spain. Picture: Francois Mori/AP

Spain were on the wrong end of a shock Nations League defeat in Ukraine, while their Group A4 rivals Germany drew a six-goal thriller with Switzerland.

Luis Enrique’s Spanish side remain top by a point as a result, but they left Kiev with nothing after Viktor Tsygankov came off the bench to hand Ukraine a 1-0 victory.

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