World Cup 2018: David De Gea trolled mercilessly after Spain crash out

Spain's disappointing campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2018 came to an unfortunate end on Sunday as they lost 4-3 in a penalty shootout against Russia to crash out of the tournament.

The 2010 world champions were stunned by Russia, who somehow managed to take the game to penalties after drawing 1-1 in 120 minutes of football.

David De Gea, the Spanish goalkeeper, has since been trolled on social media as he failed to save a single penalty in the shootout while his counterpart, Igor Akinfeev, saved two of the five spot kicks to send Russia in the quarterfinals where they will face Croatia, who also prevailed over Denmark (3-2) in a penalty shootout.

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De Gea, considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world, had a World Cup to forget in Russia as he managed to keep just one clean sheet in the four matches that Spain played in this edition while conceding 6 goals apart from the shootout.

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Seven shots faced
Six goals conceded

Not the numbers David De Gea is used to...#ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/5hPKNic3kj FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 1, 2018

The Manchester United stalwart made one save in the entire World Cup out of the 11 shots which came his way (including penalties), and none Sunday when Artyom Dzyuba's 41st-minute penalty was Russia's only shot on target. Russia then scored all four spot-kicks in the shootout.

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David de Gea faced 11 shots on target (including penalties) in World Cup 2018 out of which he managed just one save (Reuters Photo)

It was a shocking elimination for Spain, joining former champions Germany and Argentina. Still, World Cup history was on Russia's side after its well-organized team survived two hours of barely having the ball.

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Despite the 74 percent possession, 1137 passes and utter territorial domination, the only statistic that counted in the end for Spain was the two penalties they missed after they strangled themselves out of the World Cup.

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Spain's defeat on Sunday meant that they have now failed to win a World Cup knockout game in Europe since 1934. Not only that, the 2010 champions have never defeated a host country at the tournament. In 1934, they lost twice to hosts Italy, while they lost to hosts Brazil in 1950 World Cup.

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Before Sunday's match, the last time they faced a host nation was South Korea in 2002. They lost that match 5-3 on penalties.

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Apart from the humiliating exit, Spain now has to face the backlash on social media where fans mercilessly trolled the La Roja and goalkeeper de Gea.

Funny how David De Gea has been exposed in this World Cup - made mistakes in the group stages, played a poor game today and didn't save a single penalty, but PL pundits think he's the best keeper in the world because he's good at gymnastics. Dami (@TheChelseaWay) July 1, 2018

David De Gea made just one save in this World Cup. pic.twitter.com/mNQCG7shgS ASG (@ahadfooty_II) July 1, 2018

David De Gea at the World Cup... pic.twitter.com/WYgdt5bANM World Cup (@EPLBible) July 1, 2018

That was like watching a hologram of David De Gea. Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) July 1, 2018

I love the "I can't watch MLS after all these great World Cup games" tweets, bemoaning all the mistakes & sloppy play.

Remember when David de Gea, one of the "top goalies in the world" literally dropped a ball into his goal & cost his team a World Cup game? It was 2 weeks ago. Steve Moore (@Smoore1117) July 1, 2018

David De Gea is statistically the worst goalkeeper to ever play at a World Cup?

Inject that into my veins. 12th Man (@_The12thMan) July 1, 2018

Subasic and Schmeichel saved as many pens in the last half an hour as David De Gea has in 8 years at Manchester United.

This is your "best keeper in the world"? Mike (@MikeLUHG) July 1, 2018

David De Gea BEST SAVES FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 HD pic.twitter.com/h3kzNUSlc2 Mario Rionda (@_marionda_) July 1, 2018

6 goals conceded from 7 shots on target. And no penalty saved in the shootout. Let's take a moment and laugh at David De Gea. Overrated. Messi World (@MessiWorId) July 1, 2018

No offense but David De Gea should not be Spain's goal keeper in their next international match#EspanaRusia #ESPRUS #WorldCup #ESP Freaky ~ DRaval (@HODL_till_2140) July 1, 2018

For the best goalie in the world. David de Gea is pretty shit at stopping shots from 12 yards Football Mumble (@football_mumble) July 1, 2018