A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations.
The game was into the 119th minute and looked set for a penalty shootout before substitute Merino rose to head home the winning goal from Dani Olmo’s cross.
The last-minute goal broke the hearts of the majority of the crowd inside the Stuttgart Arena.
After a scoreless first half, Olmo put Spain ahead six minutes after the break, drilling home a first-time shot into the bottom corner.
But Germany forced extra time through an 89th goal from Florian Wirtz.
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The hosts Germany pushed hard for a late leveller, but Spain held out to advance to the last four and a meeting with France, who defeated Portugal in a later match on Friday.
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