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sports2 days ago•0 min saved

Merino's Late Strike Seals Spain's Nations League Quarter-Final Spot

Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League match on October 6, 2026, securing an early spot in the quarter-finals and extending their unbeaten run to 42 matches. Mikel Merino, introduced as a halftime substitute, scored both goals for Spain, including a decisive strike in the 88th minute. Croatia took an early lead through Ivan Perisic but were reduced to ten men after Perisic received a second yellow card. The victory maintained Spain's top position in League A Group 3, three points ahead of England.

via Barca Blaugranes|

#croatia #lamine-yamal #mikel-merino

sports3 months ago•76 min saved

Lammens Blunder Ends Belgium’s World Cup Run Against Spain

Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled a rebound from Pau Cubarsi, allowing Mikel Merino to score the late winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, eliminating Belgium. Lammens had come on for the injured Courtois and faced heavy online criticism after the costly mistake.

via NDTV Sports|

#belgium #mikel-merino #senne-lammens

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Merino's late super-sub strike sends Spain to World Cup semis as Courtois injures Belgium

Substitute Mikel Merino came on in the 85th minute and, within two minutes, fired in an 88th-minute winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final. Belgium’s hopes were dashed after Thibaut Courtois withdrew with an injury earlier and Charles De Ketelaere’s leveller had briefly levelled the tie, but Merino’s late strike sealed Spain’s place in the semi-finals while he dedicated the moment to his father and his newborn son, Marco, who attended the match.

via The Guardian|

#belgium #courtois-injury #mikel-merino

sports3 months ago•15 min saved

Merino’s late strike sends Spain past Belgium into World Cup semis

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles to reach the World Cup semi-final against France. Ruiz put Spain ahead, De Ketelaere equalised, and Mikel Merino struck late after Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured and Senne Lammens came on; Lammens’ spill set up Merino’s winner, with Yamal earning man of the match as Spain advance.

via The Guardian|

#belgium #lamine-yamal #mikel-merino

sports3 months ago•120 min saved

Merino's stoppage-time strike sends Spain to quarters, ends Ronaldo's World Cup run

Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time winner to lift Spain over Portugal, sending Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and bringing Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career to a close.

via AP News|

#cristiano-ronaldo #fifa-world-cup #mikel-merino

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Merino’s stoppage-time strike sends Spain past Portugal, likely ending Ronaldo’s World Cup run

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16, sending La Roja to the quarterfinals and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career; Spain also extended its streak of shutouts behind goalkeeper Unai Simón.

via Al Jazeera|

#cristiano-ronaldo #mikel-merino #portugal

sports8 months ago•28 min saved

Arsenal lean on teenager Dowman as Merino injury stalls deadline-day plans

With Mikel Merino sidelined by a foot injury, Arsenal are reportedly unlikely to sign a deadline-day replacement; instead 16-year-old Max Dowman could be given more first-team minutes as he steps up, valued at £17m by Transfermarkt and having already made five senior appearances, plus a pre-contract commitment to the club.

via Football365|

#arsenal #deadline-day #injury

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Martinelli's hat-trick seals Arsenal's FA Cup comeback against Portsmouth

Arsenal overturned an early deficit to beat Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round, with Gabriel Martinelli completing the first senior hat-trick of his career. Merino anchored midfield and impressed defensively, while Ethan Nwaneri, handed a rare start, looked dangerous and contributed solidly as Arsenal progressed to the fourth round.

via Pain in the Arsenal|

#arsenal #ethan-nwaneri #fa-cup

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Arsenal's Key Players Shine in Victory Over Brentford

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points with a win over Brentford, highlighted by Mikel Merino's excellent performance and a late goal from Bukayo Saka, despite injuries to Cristhian Mosquera and Declan Rice.

via London Evening Standard|

#arsenal #ben-white #brentford