Spain's return to action following a miserable World Cup ended with more disappointment as France claimed a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night.
It was clear from the first whistle that the two sides were very evenly matched, but the defenders enjoyed superiority for long periods as a battle for control took place inside the Stade de France.
The winning goal finally arrived in the 73rd minute when Mathieu Valbuena pulled the ball back for Loic Remy, who picked out the top corner to secure a deserved win for the hosts.
Read below to find out how the drama unfolded.
SPAIN: De Gea, Carvajal, Ramos, San Jose, Azpilicueta, Busquets, Cazorla, Koke, Fabregas, Garcia, Costa
France: Mandanda, Cabaye, Cabella, Lacazette, Mavuba, Mangala, Sagna, Digne, Remy, Mathieu, Schneiderlin, Ruffier
Spain: Casillas, Albiol, Bartra, Juanfran, Alcacer, Pedro, Iturraspe, Jordi Alba, Silva, Isco, Casilla