Spain vs Portugal FIFA World Cup match result: Mikel Merino strikes late As Spain edge past Portugal and Ronaldo to reach WC quarter-finals
A moment of sheer tactical brillance in the dying moments of the match saw Spain break Portuguese hearts and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. Substitute Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Iberian rivals Portugal at the AT&T Stadium on Monday, drawing the curtain on the legendary World Cup career of Cristiano Ronaldo.
