Paco Alcacer was quick to convey his delight after scoring his first goal for his country in their first step towards Euro 2016.
The 21 year-old found himself on the scoresheet in the 17th minute, finishing off a well worked move which saw Fabregas scoop the ball over the Macedonia defence, finding Juanfran to fire it back across goal into the path of Alcacer, who slotted into an empty net, doubling Spain's advantage after Sergio Ramos had opened the scoring with a "Panenka" style penalty.
Macedonia pulled one back thanks to another spot kick, converted by Maribor midfielder Agim Ibraimi. However, Alcacer then turned provider for Sergio Busquets who scored his first international goal too via a deflected shot from the edge of the area. Further strikes from David Silva and Pedro made it a convincing victory for the reigning European champions.
Alcacer said that his goal, which he dedicated to his late father, was made even more enjoyable by the fact it came in the city of his birth at the home of Valencia's local and league rivals Levante.
"I am very happy with the game. To play here on Levante's pitch in Valencia, my home, and to top it with a goal and a victory, is wonderful," Alcacer told TVE.
"This team has a lot of quality and it was only a matter of time before a big win was recorded with good play and goals. There are players with a lot of quality and that has been demonstrated.
"Of course this is for my father. I remember him every day. He's always with me and I dedicate this important goal."
Alcacer will now be hoping he can get another chance to impress in the Spanish squad that will face away trips to play Slovenia and Luxembourg during the next international break in October.
