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:
GOAL! Spain 2-2 Netherlands
GOAL! More quality play here.
Olmo fails to clear in his own area and Lang pokes the ball back to Simons, who has the presence of mind to cushion a pass to an unmarked Maatsen, who rifles an effort into the far corner! What a finish.
Spain 2-1 Netherlands
First changes of the night for Spain as Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen and Noa Lang come on for Gakpo, Geertruida and Kluivert.
Spain 2-1 Netherlands
Just a reminder to be alert for the Spanish as a long ball forward forces Simon to race off his line and clear.
The Dutch recycle possession but it ends with nobody able to meet van Hecke’s brilliant hooked cross.
Spain 2-1 Netherlands
Frimpong sees his cross put behind for a corner, and the cross is headed down by van Hecke before Reijnders forces a save with a clever flick.
Spain 2-1 Netherlands
So much quality on display tonight and it has shown when it really mattered so far. It was superb play from Nico Williams in the lead-up to the second.
Spain are knocking it around confidently now, with cheers coming after every completed pass at the moment!
Spain 2-1 Netherlands
That was Oyarzabal’s last action of the game as he is replaced by Ferran Torres.
GOAL! Spain 2-1 Netherlands
The curse of the commentator! It’s a brilliant counter-attacking goal from La Roja.
Brilliant play from Williams too, as he receives the ball off Oyarzabal and beats the defender before playing a great reverse pass back to the striker, who initial chip is partially blocked before it bounces perfectly and he heads the rebound into an empty net.
Spain 1-1 Netherlands
A dangerous cross from Frimpong into the area between ‘keeper and defenders, but Gakpo can’t arrive to finish.
Spain look to apply some pressure of their own but Olmo’s cross is wayward.
The visitors have really grown into it since their goal.
Spain 1-1 Netherlands
Another chance for Spain as Williams weaves behind the defence but the angle is too tight, and Verbruggen saves again.
From the corner, Fabian Ruiz fires well over.
Spain 1-1 Netherlands
Great play from Yamal as he picks up the one-two pass before skipping past a challenge and moving it back onto his left foot, but he fires straight at Verbruggen.
Moemnts later, Depay picks up a yellow card for a late challenge on the Barca youngster.