Croatia 1-2 Spain: Merino double secures comeback win
Spain secured a comeback victory against Croatia in the Nations League, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring twice in the second half.
Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory against Croatia in their fourth UEFA Nations League group stage match. The encounter saw Luis de la Fuente's side overcome a lethargic first half to claim all three points.
The hosts took the lead in the 17th minute through Ivan Perisic, capitalizing on defensive errors from the visitors. Spain struggled to find momentum before the break but returned with renewed intensity for the second half.
Substitute Mikel Merino, who entered the pitch at halftime, turned the game around by scoring in the 61st and 88th minutes. Croatia's hopes of a recovery were further diminished when Ivan Perisic was sent off in the 79th minute following a second yellow card.