Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has said that their narrow 1-0 win over Belarus takes La Roja one step closer to qualifying for Euro 2016.
David Silva's goal on the stroke of half time was enough to settle an even encounter in Borisov as the reigning European champions stayed second in Group C, three points behind Slovakia.
"If we are positive, we had control of the game, apart from a spell at the start of the second half," Del Bosque told reporters.
"We lacked precision in the final third but I think we controlled well and had more chances.
"We add three points that allow us to keep in a good position in the classification. We have taken a step forward to be in France."
It was Del Bosque's 100th game as Spain coach.
