Merino Sends Spain Past Portugal

Mikel Merino's crucial goal in the 90th minute sealed Spain's victory over Portugal, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo from the World Cup. The Arsenal midfielder, returning from a rare foot injury, connected perfectly with a Ferran Torres pass to give Spain the win. sport-tr.bet

Spain now advances to face either the United States or Belgium in next Friday's quarterfinal match in Los Angeles (21:00, La1 and Dazn). Merino once again delivered when Spain needed him most, just as he did during Euro 2020 against Germany.