The Spanish national team remains in top form after coming back to beat Croatia 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League Group A3 match at Poljud Stadium, Split.
Croatia had taken the lead through Ivan Perisic, but Spain turned the game around thanks to two goals from Mikel Merino, according to UEFA records.
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Thanks to this victory, Spain remains perfect and firmly in first place in the UEFA Nations League Group A3 standings with 12 points from four matches.
On the other hand, the defeat leaves Croatia stuck in third place in the UEFA Nations League Group A3 standings with three points from four matches.
Croatia took the initiative to attack first and could have provided a threat through Josip Stanisic's movement, but the opportunity was thwarted by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon.
Croatia's efforts to take the lead paid off in the 14th minute through Ivan Perisic's goal after he pounced on a rebound in the Spanish penalty box, making the score 1-0.
Croatia had a chance to double their lead, but Igor Matanovic's shot was saved by Unai Simon.
Entering the second half, Spain tried to take the initiative to attack and launched waves of attacks on the defense line in search of an equalizer.
Spain finally managed to equalize in the 61st minute after Dani Olmo's pass was converted into a goal by Mikel Merino, making the score 1-1.
Croatia then had to play with 10 men from the 81st minute after winger Ivan Perisic was sent off by the referee for receiving a second yellow card.
Spain took advantage of their numerical superiority and turned the game around thanks to Mikel Merino's second goal in the 88th minute, making the score 2-1, a score that remained until the end of the match.
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