Croatia secured a quarter-final spot in the Nations League after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Portugal, with Gvardiol scoring to equalize in the 65th minute. Joao Felix had opened for Portugal, capitalizing on a VAR-approved goal. Despite both teams having opportunities, the match ended evenly, showcasing Croatia's resilience after overcoming an early setback.
Diego Simeone expressed that, despite conceding goals that could have been avoided, Atletico Madrid showed collective strength and potential positives during their 2-2 draw against Villarreal.