Merino's double gives Spain Nations League win over Croatia
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 7 Oct, 08:24 · Archive
Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League match.
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League group-stage match, with Mikel Merino scoring both goals. The Arsenal midfielder came off the bench at half-time in Split, replacing Alex Baena, to turn the game for Spain. The victory maintained Spain's perfect record in the group stage as they continued their recent form following a 10-match winning streak.
Merino produced another memorable performance, scoring the goals that secured the win. However, the midfielder admitted frustration over how much he is playing despite his continued impact when given opportunities for Spain.
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- Arsenal’s Mikel Merino admits frustrations after latest Spain heroicsMikel Merino produced another memorable performance off the bench (Picture: Getty Images) Mikel Merino was Spain’s hero once again on Tuesday as he scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Croatia, but admits he is frustrated over how much he is playing. Merino replaced Alex Baena at half-time in Split…Metro · 7 Oct, 08:16
- Merino scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 2-1 in Nations LeagueMikel Merino turns game for Spain in Croatia to maintain their 100 percent group-stage record in UEFA Nations League.Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 22:23
- LIVE: Croatia vs Spain – UEFA Nations LeagueFollow updates, with build-up and team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lamine Yamal headlines.Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 16:47
- Croatia vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Yamal, Modric, head-to-headComing on the back of a 10-match winning streak, Spain face Croatia with sights set on the Nations League quarterfinals.Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 07:17
In this story: Mikel Merino · Spain · Croatia · UEFA Nations League · Split
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