In a thrilling Nations League quarter-final, Spain fought back to achieve a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, with Mikel Merino scoring a key stoppage-time equalizer. Spain started strong with a goal from Nico Williams but lost their lead as Cody Gakpo and Tijjani Reijnders scored for the Netherlands. The hosts looked poised for a win until Jorrel Hato was sent off, giving Spain a lifeline. Merino capitalized on a late error by Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen, setting the stage for an exciting return leg in Valencia.
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time equalizer secured Spain a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, keeping their unbeaten streak alive just before their return leg.
Spain took the lead early with Nico Williams' goal but faced a strong Netherlands response, leading to an intense quarter-final match that ended in a draw.
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