Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the final match of Group 8 of the World Cup, securing first place, but this victory turned out to be a Pyrrhic one.

Specifically, their two wingers, Jeremy Pino and Nico Williams, were injured and had to leave the match. According to Spanish media, the two “Furia Roja” players are expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the World Cup, leaving a gap in the attack.

As for Nico Williams, he suffered a muscle injury after a hard tackle by De La Cruz, while there are fears that Pino may have broken his collarbone.

In any case, one of the tournament favorites is now called upon to make do without two of its key players, proving the depth of its bench.

*photo source: AP