Merino Sends Spain Past Ronaldo's Portugal

Mikel Merino's dramatic 90th-minute goal propelled Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals while eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal from the tournament. The Arsenal midfielder, who was sidelined with a foot injury before the competition, rose to the occasion with a clinical finish from Ferran Torres' precise cross. sport-tr.bet

Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in Friday's quarterfinal match in Los Angeles. The victory marked another heroic moment for Merino, who previously scored in extra time during Spain's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany.