4-5-1

Average rating: 6.2

6 Iker Casillas

Behaved like a boxer on many occasions, punching the ball when a catch was possible. But generally safe and, as captain, exuded confidence. Booked after racing from goal to act as peacemaker when Ballack lost control. A tad unfair.

6 Sergio Ramos

Has been one of the most noticeable performers in Euro 2008 and not only because of his flowing locks. Comfortable in central defence but equally at home at right back. Although tall, can show speed on right flank when called on.

6 Carles Puyol

Shaggy haired central defender does not resemble a footballer. Perhaps he should have been at the Glastonbury Festival. A master of the perfectly timed tackle and had to perform many last night. Perfect foil for Marchena at the heart of defence.

6 Carlos Marchena

Not as recognisable as Puyol but still a force to be reckoned with. Always dangerous at set-pieces, but rarely had time to get forward in the later stages as Spain sank deeper and deeper. Coped comfortably with Klose.

5 Joan Capdevila

Not able to get forward as much as he wanted, but after Torres had struck a post, drove narrowly wide with Lehmann struggling. Defensively, dealt with most that Germany had to offer, especially in anxious opening stages.

7 Andrés Iniesta

Marvellous wizardry on the left flank, teasing and tormenting his markers with beguiling display, especially in the first half. Provided pass that Metzelder almost turned into own net. Provided another pass that Silva blazed over the bar.

8 Xavi Hernández

Able assistant for Fàbregas in midfield engine room and does a lot of the graft for his young partner. Wins the ball, gives it to Fàbregas: the plan is simple and effective. Sent speculative 30-yard attempt skidding wide in second half.

6 Marcos Senna

Every team needs a holding midfield player, tidying up the loose ends and doing the dirty work. He does it to the nth degree. Unheralded workhorse but a shrewd passer of the ball, too. Rarely seen too far forward, but who cares?

6 Cesc Fàbregas

Not as influential as he may have hoped. At least started the match after being used as an impact substitute during the tournament. Initially tried too many hopeful long passes; later, retreated deeper. Still, a persistent presence.

6 David Silva

Not one of the bigger names in squad but has a key role to play nonetheless. Lost his head – and direction – when he shot high and wide in first half. Went closer after interval but long-range effort fizzed past the far upright.

8 Fernando Torres

Magnificent. Did it time and again with Liverpool last season and did it time and again last night. Hit a post with a header, rising high above Mertesacker, then dinked the ball over Lehmann for 33rd-minute goal. No one could stop him.

Substitutes

Xabi Alonso (for Fàbregas, 63min) 5; Santiago Cozorla (for Silva, 66) 5; Daniel Güiza (for Torres, 78).