Spain Overcomes Early Setback, Beats Croatia to Reach Nations League Last Eight

The Spanish national team recovered from an early goal by Ivan Perišić to claim a 2-1 win against Croatia in a Nations League clash held in Split. The comeback preserved Spain’s unbeaten run, now at 42 matches.

Unai Simón kept the Spanish side in the game with a series of reflex saves, stopping a dangerous shot from Igor Matić and a rebound chance for Perišić. In the second half, Luis de la Fuente substituted in Marino, whose equaliser arrived in the 60th minute.

Marino’s second strike, a well‑placed corner finish, proved the match‑winner. Croatia’s physical approach in the first half, as highlighted by their coach after a recent heavy loss, could not overturn Spain’s resilience.

With the win, Spain secured the top spot in Group B and advanced to the tournament’s quarter‑finals.