Spain midfielder Mikel Merino hailed the moment as surreal after scoring a late winner to beat Belgium 2-1 and reach the World Cup semifinals.
Merino entered the pitch from the substitutes' bench and delivered the decisive strike in the closing stages of the match. His goal secured progression for the Spanish side in the tournament. The player spoke afterwards about the special feeling of repeating such a feat on the biggest stage. The victory highlighted the impact of his contribution at a critical time, sending the team into the next round with renewed confidence and momentum.
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