Mikel Merino struck twice from the bench as Spain overturned a deficit to defeat Croatia 2-1 and book their place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino believes stopping Lionel Messi will be one of the biggest challenges his team has faced as they prepare to meet Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino could hardly believe his latest World Cup heroics after scoring a dramatic late winner to send La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Mikel Merino after the midfielder once again made a decisive impact from the bench to help seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium and book Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Mikel Merino once again proved Spain's unlikely late-game hero as his dramatic 88th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium and sent La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has begun his recovery after undergoing surgery on a fractured right foot, leaving the Gunners uncertain over when the Spain international will return.