Dani Olmo hit a past due stunner to spare Spain's blushes and secure a 2-1 win over Albania in a friendly that started out in drab fashion however led to high drama.
Ferran Torres tucked away a bypass from alternative Yeremi Pino within the 75th minute to make the step forward at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium.
Spain have been then bowled over whilst Pau Torres headed a hopeful long ball in opposition to Albania's Myrto Uzuni and the ball trickled past debutant goalkeeper David Raya for a freak equaliser.
Yet there was nonetheless time for a chic aim from Olmo inside the ninetieth minute, as Spain earned a victory of their first healthy in Catalonia for 18 years.