Mikel Merino sends Spain to semifinals with late winner
Mikel Merino continued his reputation for clutch goals by scoring a late winner to help Spain defeat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals. The Arsenal midfielder also found the net against Portugal in the previous round, proving his value in crucial moments.
Merino has evolved from a central midfielder into a reliable goal scorer for both club and country. Spain will now face France in the semifinals.
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