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END OF THE MATCH!!!

SPAIN RESCUES A VALUABLE DRAW IN EXTRA TIME THANKS TO MIKEL MERINO'S GOAL!!!

The Dutch defense repels Pedro Porro's shot.

Xavi Simons ' ill-timed tackle on Le Normand will be Spain 's last .

¡¡¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DE ESPAÑAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

MIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL MERINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SCORES THE EQUALOOOOOOOO!!! SALVADOR MIKEEEEEEEEEEL AGAIN!!!

Mikel Merino scores the equalizer!

Well, well, what a finish at De Kuip. Nico Williams slanted the ball inwards with a great individual move, trying his luck again with his right foot. Verbruggen parried it as best he could, leaving a rebound alive that Mikel Merino caught and put away . Spain equalized in Rotterdam.

Latest change in the Netherlands

Wieffer comes in for Reijnders.

ADD FIVE MINUTES OF EXTRA TIME.

Huijsen's long shot

A long-range shot from the Spanish centre-back is blocked by Verbruggen.

THE NETHERLANDS PREVENT OYARZABAL'S SHOT!

A rebounded ball fell to him in the area, but his left-footed shot was blocked by the Dutch defense.

YOU UUUUUUUUUUUVED NICO WILLIAAAAAAAMS!!!

The Spanish winger's shot from inside the area was looking for the far post, but Verbruggen was able to block it well.

Mikel Merino enters as the last change

Fabian leaves .

Third change in the Netherlands

De Ligt comes on for Memphis. Ronald Koeman reacts to the sending off.

DIRECT REDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The Netherlands left-back was sent off for a harsh, ill-timed tackle on Le Normand.

Van Dijk booked

Now, the Netherlands captain is booked for a blow to the face of Le Normand following a corner kick.

Providential Le Normand

The Spanish center back put his foot in to deflect Xavi Simons ' dangerous shot from the edge of the area.

De Jong leaves in the Netherlands

De Kuip gave a standing ovation to the Dutch midfielder. Kluivert also leaves. Xavi Simons and Koopmeiners come on.

New yellow card in Spain

Ayoze is sent off for a foul on Frimpong. He also carries a suspension and will miss the return leg at Mestalla.

Van Dijk blocks Dani Olmo's attempted shot from outside the area.

Crucial Huijsen

The young Spanish debutant centre-back held his own well, cutting off Reijnders ' dangerous cutback at the edge of the box.

Triple change in Spain

Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Morata leave for Dani Olmo, Oyarzabal and Ayoze.

Nico Williams looked to pass the ball back to Lamine Yamal, but his pass was inaccurate. Van Hecke cut it out.

See the yellow Huijsen

The Spanish debutant was cautioned after a very ill-timed foul on Kluivert.

HE LOOKED FOR THE GAKPO DOUBLE!!!

He drew a diagonal inward after easily beating Pedro Porro, but his shot from the edge of the area was safely blocked by Unai Simón.

Free kick taken by Nico Williams, cleared again by Van Dijk.

Van Dijk was shown yellow again.

The Netherlands captain's ill-timed tackle on Morata . He escapes a booking again.

Nico Williams sends a left-footed shot that the Dutch defense once again takes out.

Van Hecke deflects Morata 's cross to Nico Williams.

GO MEMPHIS!

A very high shot from the Netherlands striker from the left corner of the area.

Lamine Yamal made a good run down the wing, escaping two Dutch markers, but was fouled by Van Dijk. A yellow card was called for.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR THE NETHERLANDS!!!

REIJNDERS SCORES THE SECOND!!!

Reijnders scores the second!

The Netherlands strikes again. Cucurella's Frimpong made a very easy run, and Fabián went wide, passing back to Reijnders, who unleashed a perfectly precise shot, once again unstoppable by Unai Simón. What a blow for La Roja.

LET THE SECOND PART START!!!

First half ends, Holland 1, Spain 1.

Lamine Yamal foul above

The Spain winger tried a direct shot, but it went well over the crossbar.

ADD TWO MINUTES OF EXTRA TIME.

Gakpo sees the first yellow card

A very dangerous free kick for Spain, after the one committed by the Netherlands striker on Pedro Porro.

Morata failed to read Nico Williams' first run, looking for him later when the winger had to slow down to avoid being caught offside.

TO THE LAAAAAAAARGUERO REIJNDERS!!!

Frimpong's cross to the edge of the box found the Dutch midfielder, who volleyed a shot that hit the crossbar.

Cubarsí leaves and debutant Huijsen enters

Debut of the young Spanish center-back born in Amsterdam. Whistles as he enters.

Cubarsí cannot continue and demands change

The young Spanish center back falls to the ground, hurting his right ankle.

Imprecise Spain

The Spanish team has a hard time getting the ball out from the back and crossing the dividing line.

UNAI SIMÓN PREVENTS THE SECOND

Gakpo filtered through to Memphis on the edge of the box, from where he unleashed a powerful right-footed shot, but it was met with a good save by the Spanish goalkeeper.

ZUBIMENDI TRIED HIS LUCK!!!

The Spanish midfielder's left-footed shot, following Van Hecke's preliminary flick on a cross from Lamine Yamal, was blocked by Verbruggen. The angle was too narrow.

PLAY CUBARSÍ AND CLEAR CUCURELLA!

Another dangerous cross from the Netherlands, which the Spanish defense manages to repel. Luis de la Fuente's team suffers.

MEEEEEEMPHIS DIDN'T ARRIVE!!!

Kluivert delivered a dangerous low cross as it reached the goal line, but the Netherlands striker narrowly missed the target.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS!!!

GAKPO SCORES THE TIEEEEEEE!!!

Gakpo scores the equalizer!

The Netherlands equalized. Kluivert collected a ball at the edge of the box, passing possession to an unmarked Gakpo, who unleashed a powerful right-footed shot just inside the near post, unstoppable for Unai Simón. It was Spain's turn to respond.

Reijnders is called for a foul for a tackle on Fabián on Spanish soil.

Le Normand repels Geertruida's cross from the right side of the field.

CUCURELLA ALMOST MADE A MESS!!!

A dangerous back pass from the left-back came up short and Frimpong was very close to collecting . However, luckily, a very alert Unai Simón arrived first.

HIGH VOLLEY FROM VAN DIJK!!!

The Netherlands captain forced a shot after chasing a rebounded ball at the penalty spot, but it went over the crossbar.

Geertruida was called for a foul on Nico Williams as the Netherlands looked to create a dangerous, quick transition.

MORATA HAD THE SECOND!!!

Cucurella's cross connects with the Spanish captain's header at the far post, but his header went just wide of the left post.

Cucurella blocks Frimpong's cross with his head as it reaches the goal line.

The Netherlands is trying to recover

Ronald Koeman's team is looking to build up possession to respond to Spain's early 0-1 defeat.

Pedro Porro made a mistake in his change of flank, sending the ball directly out without finding Nico Williams.

Van Hecke heads in Pedri's fine pass in search of Morata's run in the home area.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAL FROM SPAIN!!!

NICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WILLIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARS THE FIRST!!!

Nico Williams puts Spain ahead!

Spain strikes first at De Kuip. Lamine Yamal recovers a ball from Hato near the edge of the box, quickly playing it to Pedri. The Canary Islander turned and slid through for Nico Williams, who feinted at his marker to unleash a left-footed shot past Verbruggen. The European champions are now in control.

Cucurella is called for an offensive foul for a tackle on Geertruida himself.

Geertruida heads down Lamine Yamal's attempted switch to Nico Williams.

Cubarsí is alert to Memphis's move and force a goal kick for Spain.

GAKPO REPLICA!

A very high shot from the Netherlands striker in his attempt inside the Spanish area.

PEDRI GIVES THE FIRST WARNING!!!

The Canary Islander's foray into the area ended with a left-footed shot from a narrow angle caught by Verbruggen.

Netherlands' Recent Matches

The Netherlands have shown inconsistency in their recent outings, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses. A hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 19 highlighted their resilience, but a 4-0 victory over Hungary on November 16 displayed their attacking firepower. However, their 1-0 loss to Germany on October 14 exposed their defensive vulnerabilities.

Last 5 Matches:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 Netherlands (Nations League) - Nov 19
• Netherlands 4-0 Hungary (Nations League) - Nov 16
• Germany 1-0 Netherlands (Friendly) - Oct 14
• Hungary 1-1 Netherlands (Nations League) - Oct 11
• Netherlands 2-2 Germany (Nations League) - Sep 10

Spain's Recent Matches

Spain has been in outstanding form, winning five of their last six matches. A 3-2 win over Switzerland on November 18 showcased their attacking depth, while their 2-1 victory against Denmark on November 15 reinforced their dominance. Their only blemish was a 0-0 draw against Serbia on September 5.

Last 5 Matches:

• Spain 3-2 Switzerland (Nations League) - Nov 18
• Denmark 1-2 Spain (Nations League) - Nov 15
• Spain 3-0 Serbia (Nations League) - Oct 15
• Spain 1-0 Denmark (Nations League) - Oct 12
• Switzerland 1-4 Spain (Nations League) - Sep 8

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 3:45 PM ET (12:45 PM PT)
• Tournament: UEFA Nations League – Quarterfinals
• Stadium: Stadion Feijenoord, Netherlands