Xabi Alonso struck once from open play and once from the penalty spot to give Spain a 2-1 win over Argentina in a friendly international.
Argentina looked much more dangerous in the second half and Lionel Messi equalised from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after the referee ruled substitute Raul Albiol had brought down Maxi Rodriguez.
Spain and Argentina have now met 12 times and have five wins each and two draws.