With his decisive goal, the midfield maestro became the first player in World Cup history to score the winning goal in two separate knockout stage matches as a substitute, having previously netted the late winner in Spain’s 1-0 round-of-16 triumph over Portugal.
What’s Next?
Spain’s undefeated streak now extends to a spectacular 36 matches. They will travel to Dallas to face tournament favorites France on Tuesday in a blockbuster semi-final clash for a coveted spot in the World Cup Final.
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