Merino double helps Spain beat Croatia, reach Nations League quarters
SPLIT: Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday.
World Cup winners Spain secured their spot in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Tuesday, thanks to a brace from substitute Mikel Merino. Croatia took an early lead through Ivan Perisic, but Merino equalised early in the second half. Perisic was then sent off for a second yellow card, and Merino scored the winning goal with just two minutes left.
This victory marked Spain's fourth win from four matches in Group A3 and extended their unbeaten streak to 42 games. Spain now leads England by three points at the top of the group.
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