European champions Spain take on the Netherlands tonight in the second leg of the Nations League quarter-finals.
La Roja salvaged a result late-on in the first leg courtesy of Mikel Merino and head into the match as slight favourites as they look to retain the title they won dramatically in 2023.
Despite this, the Dutch dominated much of the first leg in Rotterdam – conceding late-on in part due to Jorrel Hato’s late red card – and will be confident of causing problems for the Spanish defence.
That means there’s still plenty to play for in Valencia this evening, with the winners facing the victor of the tie between France and Croatia in the semi-finals.
Follow all the latest build-up, reaction and team news from the Mestalla below:
PENALTIES: Spain 2-2 Netherlands
Torres to take the second for Spain.
It’s a good low effort and it slides past Verburggen. Good penalty.
PENALTIES: Spain 1-2 Netherlands
Koopmeiners is next up for the Netherlands.
He steps up and fires in a low effort that Simon once again gets a hand to, but can’t keep out.
PENALTIES: Spain 1-1 Netherlands
It’s Merino who takes first for Spain.
He sends the ‘keeper the wrong way and converts.
PENALTIES: Spain 0-1 Netherlands
Van Dijk steps up and rifles in his effort, though Simon got a hand to it! Should’ve done better really.
FULL-TIME! Spain 3-3 Netherlands
Both sides are in preparations for the shootout then. The captains are deciding who’ll take first and at which end.
FULL-TIME! Spain 3-3 Netherlands
Just a minute of added time as Spain attack, but they can’t make anything of it….and it’s full-time! Penalties to come.
Spain 3-3 Netherlands
Into the final minute here and it seems we’re destined for penalties. We’ve had enough in the match already but here we are.
Chance for a final counter for the Dutch as Malen’s ball runs across to Lang, before Maatsen is dragged down in the area…no penalty!
Moments later, Malen has a chance to win it but Simon makes the save!