🎥 End of the road for CR7 & Co, Spain haunt Portugal again | OneFootball

Spain repeated 2010 by knocking Portugal out of a Fifa World Cup in the Round of 16. 

Thanks to Mikel Merino’s goal in the 90th minute, La Roja won 1-0 this Monday (6) at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. 

They will now face either the United States or Belgium in the quarterfinals. 

Luis de la Fuente’s side has now gone 35 matches without tasting defeat.

Their last loss in regular time came on March 22, 2024, against Colombia. 

Highlights coming soon. 

Chances at both ends in the 1st half

The first real chance of the match fell to Oyarzábal, who was unable to be precise in front of Diogo Costa.

The Portuguese goalkeeper would soon take center stage. He denied Yamal, and then frustrated Baena.

What had been a battle for control — with possession swinging from side to side — turned into Spain looking the better team on the pitch. 

But Portugal responded before the break.

Unai Simón came up big against João Felix and CR7.

And they also had the crossbar on their side after Nuno Mendes’ effort. 

Drowsiness, attempts and GOAL!

The second half took a while to get going.

That forced both coaches to react to the situation.

Better news for Luis de la Fuente, as Mikel Merino won a foul, took it quickly, and received the ball from Ferran Torres to score (90').

Victory and qualification for the team that pushed harder.

The only real chance came as late as the 96th minute, with Bernardo Silva heading wide.

Portugal did not even manage a shot on target against the still unbeatable Unai Simón in the second half. 

What now? 📅

Spain will face the winner of United States vs Belgium — a match kicking off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Monday.

That quarterfinal clash will take place next Saturday (10) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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