Spain dealt Germany their worst defeat in 89 years on Tuesday as a stunning 6-0 victory in Seville sent them through to the Nations League semifinals.
Germany have not been beaten so heavily since losing to Austria by the same scoreline in a friendly in 1931.
Spain's forward Ferran Torres scored a brilliant hat-trick to justify his reputation as one of football's most exciting prospects.
Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates a goal during the UEFA Nations League game against Germany in Seville, Spain, November 17, 2020. /VCG
Alvaro Morata, Ferran and Rodri gave Luis Enrique's side a 3-0 halftime lead, while Ferran struck again early in the second half and completed his treble with a classy finish.
Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal tapped in the sixth goal in the 89th minute to adorn an incredible Spain display and deepen four-time world champions Germany's misery.
German football coach Joachim Loew during the UEFA Nations League game against Spain in Seville, Spain, November 17, 2020. /VCG
"We walked all over them in every sense," said Spain midfielder Rodri. "We scored six but it could have been far more. We are still a group with little experience but this will give us a lot of confidence."
The victory saw Spain finish top of League A4 with 11 points after six games, joining France in the final four tournament, which will take place in October 2021.
The Germans, who only needed a draw to progress to the final phase, came second with nine.
French players celebrate a goal during the Nations League game against Sweden in Paris, November 17, 2020. /VCG
Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud continued his remarkable scoring record for France with a brace as the World Cup holders came from behind to beat Sweden 4-2 in their clash.
Sweden, meanwhile, finish bottom of the group behind Croatia and will be relegated to the second-tier League B for the next edition of the competition.
(With input from agencies)