Merino's winner sends Spain into European Championship semis

Spain reached the semi-finals after a narrow victory over Belgium, with Mikel Merino scoring the only goal of the match.

Spain showed their quality in attack but struggled to break down a stubborn Belgian defence. Despite the presence of exciting young talent like Lamine Yamal, it was midfielder Mikel Merino who proved decisive. His well-timed strike early in the second half secured the win and booked Spain's place in the last four. The match highlighted the team's resilience and ability to grind out results when needed, setting up an intriguing semi-final clash ahead.