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Yamal tests Schlager early as Spain face Austria in World Cup last-32 clash

Lamine Yamal tests Alexander Schlager early as Spain face Austria in World Cup last-32 clash, with both sides carrying injury concerns.

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Yamal tests Schlager early as Spain face Austria in World Cup last-32 clash

Lamine Yamal tested Alexander Schlager inside the first minute with a low shot from 20 yards after a sharp Spain break, as the European champions kicked off their World Cup last-32 tie against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday.

The match, which kicked off at 8pm BST (12pm local time), is being broadcast live on BBC One with coverage beginning at 7.30pm. Fans can also stream the game for free via BBC iPlayer, or listen to full live audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT.

Lamine Yamal tests Alexander Schlager early as Spain face Austria in World Cup last-32 clash, with both sides carrying injury concerns.

Spain are sweating on the fitness of wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino, both of whom picked up knocks against Uruguay in the group stage. However, their attacking options have been bolstered by the return of Victor Munoz following his recovery from a thigh injury. Austria, meanwhile, expect David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic to be fit despite both being substituted with minor knocks in their last match.

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The winners of this tie will advance to the last 16 of the tournament, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.

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