Portugal v Spain
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Arlington, Texas, USA
Referee:Anthony Taylor
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Taylor blows his whistle then, and it's Spain who steal it 1-0 in injury time to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals! In truth, the second half was a bit of a grind for both teams. But, it's De la Fuente's changes who make the difference, as Torres slid in fellow sub Merino to coolly slot past Costa and settle an attritional contest. For Spain, it means a last-eight date with either co-hosts United States or Belgium. For Portugal, who had an inferior xG of 0.60 to Spain's 1.77, it's another disappointment. The cameras keep panning to Ronaldo, who at 41 has probably played in his last major tournament, and potentially has featured in his last game for his country. There were not many clear-cut chances for Martinez's men, who did see Mendes have a deflected effort cannon off the crossbar in the first half, while Bernardo Silva missed a great chance right at the death. Spain were not at their fluent best either, but had Oyarzabal shown more composure early doors, the result might have been more comfortable. Still, off they go into the next round! Thanks for joining us for this one folks, until next time!
FULL-TIME: PORTUGAL 0-1 SPAIN
CLOSE AGAIN! Fernandes launches it in, Joao Neves meets it with a diving header, but it goes agonisingly wide. That is surely that...

Torres absolutely clatters Conceicao, and Portugal have one last chance to deliver here.

Potentially the last change of the game here then as Oyarzabal is replaced by Iglesias.
CLOSE! Oh, that was the moment for Portugal! Conceicao whips a wonderful ball in fro the right, Bernardo Silva gets up and flicks his header onto the roof of the goal. In truth, he really should score! He then gets into an argument with his former Manchester City team-mate Rodri.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.60
Expected Goals
1.77
44%
Possession
56%
2 (20%)
Shots on Goal
6 (40%)
1
Big Chances Created
2
1
Big Chances Missed
2
357 (84%)
Accurate Passes
467 (88%)
44
Duels Won
35
5
Saves
2
9
Fouls Committed
13
Head-To-Head
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