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Just two days into the World Cup and the 2010 FIFA champions have shown what a weak grip they have on this year's trophy. Spain lost their maiden tournament match even four years back to Switzerland in South Africa, but that defeat was nothing compared to the humiliating loss that the defending champions suffered on the hands of Netherlands today. And boy, what a match it was!

Spain's worst defeat since 1963, it's recent humiliation and defeat by the Dutch is making the world question if Vicente del Bosque's team can make a comeback into the game, given its hapless defense. Holland, as we saw, played with all their might and vengeance, putting up a sensational victory and leaving the World Cup holders startled, as they gaped and blinked while the Dutch netted five stunning goals.

Even as we mull over Spain's chances, let's take a look at some of the fun stats from Netherlands and Spain that might pleasantly surprise you. Entertain yourself:

• Netherlands have not lost a single World Cup opening match since 1938. Spain, on the other hand, lost their opening match to Switzerland in 2010, but went on to lift the World Cup trophy later that year.
• It's for the first time since June 1963 that Spain granted 5-plus goals in an international. It lost 6-2 to Scotland in 1963 World Cup.
• Every single member in Spain's World Cup squad has played in the UEFA Champions League in 2013-14.
• The Netherlands have won all the last four World Cup games in which they gave a penalty.
• Spain kicked off their maiden WC match for the current tournament with seven experienced players who were also a part of 2010 WC final. Holland, on the other hand, started with six players who debuted after that.
• Xabi Alonso is first Real Madrid player to score a World Cup goal for Spain since Raul in 2006.
• Robin van Persie has scored in each of the last three games played on the 13th of June.
• Arjen Robben has goaled seven times in his last seven appearances for his team.
• Xavi (1998) and Andrés Iniesta (2002) professionally debuted at FC Barcelona under Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal.
• Spain has given as many goals today as in their previous seven World Cup games combined. Spain also gave away more goals than they did in the whole of the 2010 World Cup.
• Robin van Persie is the first Holland soccer player to score at three World Cups.
• In today's match, Spain had more possession and passes: possession: 64%-36%, passes attempted: 618-339, passes completed: 540-276.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury