The Spanish national team defeated Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16 match, thereby eliminating the team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo from the tournament.
Match Progression and Result
The confrontation between Spain and Portugal, known as the Iberian derby, was tense and lasted into extra time. However, the 'Furia Roja' team managed to secure the victory in stoppage time. The goal that secured Spain's win was scored by Mikel Merino in the 90+1st minute. Thanks to this victory, Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament, where they are set to play against the winner of the match between the USA and Belgium.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Statistics
Cristiano Ronaldo attracted special attention in the game. The 41-year-old captain of the Portuguese national team stated before the start of the match that the current World Cup would be the last in his professional career. In this tournament, he managed to score three goals, including two against Uzbekistan, and also entered history as the first player to score in six World Cups.