Consolation: David Goodwillie (right) slots home a penalty against Spain

Levein’s side were at least showing some commendable spirit during this second half resurgence – just as they had at Hampden in the 3-2 defeat to the world champions earlier in the campaign.

Spain finished as they started and almost grabbed a fourth goal in the 83rd minute when Cazorla’s chipped shot over McGregor landed on the roof of the net.

The roof had already caved in, of course, leaving the Tartan Army to wander off into the Alicante night singing songs of what once again might have been.

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