Thrilling Showdown: Spain vs. Netherlands in Nations League Quarter-Final

Spain faces off against the Netherlands in the second leg of their Nations League quarter-final. The match kicks off at 7:45 pm, with Spain positioned as the favorites to advance, following Mikel Merino’s last-minute equalizer in the first leg. As the reigning champions from 2023, La Roja is eager to defend their title.

In the 79th minute, Maatsen delivered a stunning goal to level the scores once more, bringing the aggregate to 4-4. Earlier, in the 67th minute, Oyarzabal brilliantly executed a counter-attack to score, putting Spain ahead with a 4-3 aggregate lead. The excitement continued as Depay found the net from the penalty spot in the 54th minute, equalizing the score at 3-3 on aggregate.

Drama unfolded as Oyarzabal’s second attempt in the first half was disallowed due to an offside call, keeping the scoreline at 3-2 in the 11th minute. Despite this setback, Oyarzabal had already given Spain an early advantage from a penalty kick just eight minutes in, making it 3-2 on aggregate.

The full-time whistle blew with the scoreboard showing 2-2, as the Dutch had one last opportunity when Malen penetrated the box. However, he failed to deliver a decisive pass, and the referee called time. The match now extends to an electrifying 30 minutes of extra time at the Mestalla.