Merino Double Helps Spain Beat Croatia, Reach Nations League Quarters
Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday. Ivan Perisic put hosts Croatia ahead but substitute Merino equalized for Spain early in the second half. Perisic was sent off with 10 minutes remaining for a second yellow card and Merino helped Spain capitalize with a fine finish to reach the last eight with two matches to spare.
