Merino scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 2-1 in Nations League
Summary
Mikel Merino scored two goals to help Spain win 2-1 against Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals, securing Spain’s place in the next round. Croatia took the lead first, but Spain equalized early in the second half, and a red card for Croatia helped Spain score the winning goal.Key Facts
- Mikel Merino scored both goals for Spain in their 2-1 win over Croatia.
- Ivan Perisic scored first for Croatia but was sent off with a second yellow card near the end.
- Spain remains undefeated for 42 consecutive games.
- Spain leads Group A3 by three points over England.
- Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon made several key saves during the match.
- Croatia had lost 7-0 to England in their previous game.
- Merino entered as a substitute and scored both goals after the break.
- Spain’s win ensured they qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals with two games left.
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