Merino's Late Goals Spain's Knockout Key

Mikel Merino has proven to be Spain's secret weapon in the World Cup knockout stage, coming off the bench to score crucial late goals in consecutive matches. His contributions have secured Spain's first knockout wins since their 2010 championship victory.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence in Merino's ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, noting that the midfielder's knack for scoring late winners has been instrumental in overcoming the quarter-final barrier that has haunted Spanish teams in past tournaments. raccoongame.org