The story
Spain won 2-1 away to Croatia at Stadion Poljud in the UEFA Nations League, matchday 4.
Croatia's goal came from Ivan Perisic (17'); Mikel Merino (61', 88') replied for Spain.
It was 1-0 at half-time. Spain came from behind to win.
Ivan Perisic of Croatia was sent off (79', second booking).
Spain had 72% of the ball and 10 shots to Croatia's 10.
Match stats
Key moments
- 17' Ivan Perisic Goal · Croatia 1-0
- 61' Mikel Merino Goal · Spain 1-1 Assist: Dani Olmo
- 79' Ivan Perisic Sent off (second booking) · Croatia
- 88' Mikel Merino Goal · Spain 1-2 Assist: Martín Zubimendi
Line-ups
Croatia
- Dominik LivakovicGoalkeeper
- Luka VuskovicDefender
- Josko GvardiolDefender
- Josip StanisicDefender
- Josip ŠutaloDefender
- Mateo Kovacicoff 88'Midfielder
- Nikola Vlasicoff 71'Midfielder
- Luka Modricoff 66'Midfielder
- Kristijan JakicMidfielder
- Ivan PerisicForward
- Igor Matanovicoff 65'Forward
Spain
- Unai SimónGoalkeeper
- Marc CucurellaDefender
- Aymeric LaporteDefender
- Marc PubillDefender
- Pau CubarsíDefender
- Rodrioff 71'Midfielder
- Álex Baenaoff 46'Midfielder
- Pedrioff 87'Midfielder
- Mikel OyarzabalForward
- Lamine Yamaloff 78'Forward
- Dani Olmooff 71'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (8)
- 17' ⚽ Ivan Perisic
- 22' 🟨 Ivan Perisic
- 61' ⚽ Mikel Merinoassist Dani Olmo
- 65' 🟨 Luka Modric
- 66' 🟨 Rodri
- 79' 🟨🟥 Ivan Perisic
- 88' ⚽ Mikel Merinoassist Martín Zubimendi
- 90+2' 🟨 Víctor Muñoz
Head to head
0Croatia wins1Draws3Spain wins
