Merino Brace Leads Spain Past Croatia Into Nations League Quarters

Spain played Croatia in a Nations League match in Split on Tuesday.

Croatia scored first through Ivan Perisic.

Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, made several saves to stop Croatia scoring again.

Mikel Merino came on at halftime and scored to make it 1-1.

Croatia’s Perisic was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.

Merino scored again near the end of the game.

Spain won 2-1 and reached the quarterfinals.

The victory also kept Spain’s unbeaten run going to 42 matches.