Villa scores on return as Spain rout Saudis 5-0

Pontevedra: David Villa scored on his return to the Spain national team as the World Cup champions prepared for World Cup qualifying with a 5-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia in a friendly on Friday.

Villa, making his first appearance for Spain since November because of injury, added to his all-time leading goal tally for Spain by hitting his 52nd international from a 64th-minute penalty.

Pedro Rodriguez scored a goal in each half, while Santi Cazorla and substitute Xavi Hernandez also found the net.

Fernando Torres made his 100th appearance for Spain before being replaced by Villa in the second half.

Spain opens qualifying Tuesday at Georgia in a Group I match.

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