Serial winner Dani Carvajal converted the decisive spotkick to hand Spain a first title in more than a decade as they edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam on Sunday. Spain's Jesus Navas lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the UEFA Nations League final The 31-year-old, who has won five Champions League …
Croatia will target their maiden international trophy when they take on mighty Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday, June 18. On the other hand, Spain beat Italy in the second semi-final with new Real Madrid signing Joselu scoring an 88th-minute winner in a 2-1 win. UEFA Nations League Final, Match Details: Croatia vs Spain Venue: De Kuip, …
Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World Cup and winning …
Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semifinal in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday’s decider. Substitute Bruno Petkovic curled home a stunning shot from the edge of the penalty area eight minutes into extra time to put them on their way and Luka Modric made sure of Croatia’s triumph with …