Scotland's Euro 2012 hopes ended in Alicante as they were outclassed by all-conquering Spain at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez.
Craig Levein's side needed an unlikely win over the reigning world and European champions to guarantee them a play-off spot in Group I or at least match Czech Republic's result in Lithuania.
However, a first-half double from David Silva was a testament to the home side's superiority - and the Czechs streaked into a three-goal interval lead themselves.
David Villa netted Spain's third goal in the 54th minute to end any semblance of a contest before Scotland substitute David Goodwillie scored a consolation goal from the spot after Victor Valdes had fouled Craig Mackail-Smith.
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