Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League match, with Mikel Merino scoring the goal that decided the result, detiksport reports. The outlet's headline credits Merino with winning the game for La Roja.
According to ANTARA News, Spain came from behind to take the victory and remain perfect in the competition. The match was framed by Kompas.id as a David-versus-Goliath contest between the two sides.
Croatia captain Luka Modric had asked the team's supporters for their backing ahead of the fixture, Media Indonesia reported. Goal.com also highlighted the performance of Olmo, describing applause from across Croatia and calling it one of the finest chapters of his career.
The reports do not give further details of the goals or the sequence of play. The result leaves Spain's unbeaten record in the Nations League intact, per ANTARA News, while Croatia are left with a narrow loss on home soil.
What to watch next: Spain's remaining Nations League fixtures, and whether Croatia can respond in their next outing.
