Dramatic Penalty Shootout Seals Spain's Nations League Triumph

Spain emerged victorious in the Nations League final against Croatia, securing a thrilling 5-4 victory on penalties. This triumph marked their first title win since Euro 2012, igniting a wave of celebration among the Spanish team and their supporters. The decisive moment arrived when substitute Dani Carvajal calmly converted the winning penalty, following a goalless draw in regular and extra time. This notable achievement also provided head coach Luis de la Fuente, who took over from Luis Enrique in December, with a successful beginning to his tenure.

Croatia, who reached the finals of the World Cup in 2018 and secured a third-place finish in Qatar last year, had high hopes of winning their first trophy. However, despite the commendable performance by Luka Modric and the valiant efforts of substitutes Lovro Majer and Bruno Petkovic, they were unable to score a goal throughout the 120 minutes of play. The disappointment continued in the penalty shootout as both Majer and Petkovic had their shots saved by Unai Simon. Stay tuned for the complete match report.