Merino's Goal Sends Spain to Quarters

Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal that gave Spain their 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup, securing passage to the quarter-finals. The Arsenal midfielder's strike ended Spain's 16-year streak of not advancing beyond the round of 16 in the tournament.

Merino dedicated his celebration to his family, mentioning he "remembers everything, the good and the bad" when scoring. He specifically mentioned using his struggles, including not being able to see his son grow, as motivation, and performed his traditional flag celebration in honor of his family. sport-newz.biz