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Spain's 4-1 loss to Argentina in a friendly, its first defeat since winning the World Cup in July, has been largely disregarded by the country's media.
Newspaper Marca said Wednesday that the result was not entirely accurate because "for Spain it was a friendly" whereas for Argentina it was "a final."
AS newspaper said Spain "gifted prestige" to Argentina with its worst loss in a decade on Tuesday, the same day the team won the Prince of Asturias prize for sports in Spain.
El Pais said the European champions had come "back to earth," with most media criticizing the team's poor start and goalkeeper Pepe Reina's performance.
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Spain defender Carlos Marchena also had his record unbeaten streak in internationals snapped at 57 games.
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