Spain 5-1 Northern Ireland in the International Friendly Games, round 1 at Estadi de Son Moix, Palma (26,020 capacity).

Northern Ireland won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–L–L), scoring 4 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 7 times: Spain 4 wins, Northern Ireland 2, 1 draw.