Merino Sends Spain Past Portugal in World Cup Thriller

Mikel Merino's dramatic 90th-minute goal eliminated Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo from the World Cup, propelling Spain into the quarter-finals. The Arsenal player, who was nursing a foot injury, connected brilliantly with substitute Ferran to score the decisive goal just as time expired.

Spain will face either USA or Belgium in the quarter-finals next Friday in Los Angeles. Merino, who scored a similar crucial goal for Spain in the Eurocopa against Germany, once again proved his importance on the big stage. milkshakeslot.lat