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Merino scores twice to send Spain into Nations League quarterfinal

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Merino Scores Twice To Send Spain Into Nations League Quarterfinal

By IANS News October 07, 2026 • 09:50 AM View: 107

UEFA Nations League: Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half as world champion Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia 2-1. The win extended Spain's unbeaten run to 42 matches and secured its place in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals with four wins from four group games.

Merino provided the goals, while goalkeeper Unai Simon made several crucial saves to keep Spain in the contest.

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