Spain's Bench Stars Seal Quarter-Final Spot

Spain secured their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a victory over Portugal, thanks to a goal from substitute Mikel Merino. The midfielder finished off a move that began with Fabián's pass to Ferran, who then provided the assist.

Luis de la Fuente highlighted the significance of bench players in this crucial moment, noting it was the first time since 2014 that Spanish substitutes combined for a World Cup goal. The previous instance occurred in 1982 when Quini assisted Saura against Yugoslavia. capturengo.com