ARLINGTON, Texas, July 6 (Reuters) – Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, sending his side into the quarter-finals while extending their run without conceding a goal.
• Merino struck in the 91st minute after fellow substitute Ferran Torres slipped a through pass behind Portugal’s defence.
• European champions Spain recorded another clean sheet as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup.
• Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to announce his international retirement following Portugal’s exit.
Spain face United States or Belgium in last eight.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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