Spain Wins Netherlands To Advance To UEFA Nations League Semi-Final

Spain edged past the Netherlands on penalties following a six-goal thriller to progress to the Nations League semi-final.

The hosts started well and took an early lead through Mikel Oyarzabal from the spot, only for the Dutch to level with their own penalty after the break – Memphis Depay this time firing high and central from the spot.

Oyarzabal then tucked away his second, finishing off a brilliant Spain counter attack, before Ian Maatsen pegged the hosts back once more to force the game into extra time.

Lamine Yamal looked to have put Spain on course to victory, but it was Xavi Simons who bagged the Netherlands’s third equaliser of the night with another penalty, setting up a dramatic shootout finale.

Donyell Malen had his crucial spot-kick saved after misses from Noa Lang and Yamal for both teams as Spain booked their place in the last four.

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