Merino’s Magic Strikes Again: Spain Advances to World Cup Semis After Belgium’s Courtois Injury Blow
Mikel Merino once again proved to be Spain’s clutch performer, scoring a late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium and propel them into the World Cup semi-finals.
The dramatic goal came shortly after Belgium’s first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, was forced off with an injury, a blow that seemed to shift the momentum decisively in Spain’s favor.