Rodrigo played the closing stages after replacing former City man Eric Garcia in the 72nd minute.
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Barcelona’s Ansu Fati scored the opener for Spain in the first half before strikes from Gavi and Nico Williams followed after the break.
Jordan’s goal was a late consolation from Hamza Al Dardour.
Laporte started the match in the left side central defender’s role in a back four which included Villarreal’s Pau Torres on the left and Garcia to our man’s right.
Carlos Soler, Koke and Gavi made up the midfield three although Luis Enrique is expected to make changes ahead of the start of their World Cup campaign on Wednesday 23 November when they play Costa Rica.
Following that, they have assignments against Germany and Japan to navigate if they are to qualify from Group E.
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