UEFA Nations League Recap: Spain Reach Top 4 Thanks To Alvaro Morata's Goal
JAKARTA - The Spanish national team has successfully penetrated the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League. This is thanks to the victory over Portugal in the last match, Wednesday, September 28, early morning WIB.
The Spanish national team needs a win to penetrate the top four. Before the match started, Spain was two points behind Portugal.
With this victory, Spain overtook Portugal to top the Group 2 standings. An additional three points made La Furia Roja close the group phase with 11 points.
They are one point ahead of Portugal who finished second. This result is certainly painful for Portugal, which was already two points ahead.
Ironically again, Portugal lost in front of their own supporters. In addition, Spain's goal was also created at the last minute, precisely in the 88th minute!
In another match, Switzerland escaped the relegation trap after a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic. Swiss goals were scored by Remo Freuler (29th minute) and Breel Embolo (30).
While the goal of Rep. Czechs created in the 45th minute through Patrik Schick.
This result puts Switzerland in the third position with nine points. While the Czech Republic was relegated after sinking at the bottom of the standings with four points.