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Spain defeats the Netherlands in a thrilling UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash
Rotterdam, March 20, 2025 – Spain edged out the Netherlands 3-2 in a captivating UEFA Nations League 2024 quarter-final match at the Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam. The game was full of excitement and intensity, featuring goals at both ends and red cards.
Nico Williams gave Spain the early lead in the 9th minute, assisted by Pedri. The Netherlands equalized in the 28th minute through Cody Gakpo, with an assist from Justin Kluivert. The Netherlands took the lead before halftime with a goal from Tijjani Reijnders in the 46th minute, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong. The second half continued to be an exciting affair. Spain pressed forward and managed to equalize in the 90th minute with a goal from Martin Zubimendi, assisted by Nico Williams. The game turned against the Dutch with the sending off of Jayden Hato in the 82nd minute.
Spain dominated possession (60%) and had 15 shots (6 on target), while the Netherlands had 40% possession and 10 shots (4 on target). The Netherlands received two yellow cards and one red card, while Spain received two yellows. The referee was Glenn Nyberg from Sweden. Despite the cards and the red card, Spain demonstrated superiority in the final score.
Substitutions spain: at minute 41 D. Huijsen came in and P. Cubarsi went out., at minute 66 D. Olmo came in and Pedri went out., at minute 66 M. Oyarzabal came in and L. Yamal went out., at minute 66 A. Perez came in and A. Morata went out., at minute 84 M. Merino came in and F. Ruiz went out.
Substitutions netherlands: at minute 73 T. Koopmeiners came in and F. de Jong went out., at minute 73 X. Simons came in and J. Kluivert went out., at minute 84 M. de Ligt came in and M. Depay went out., at minute 90 M. Wieffer came in and T. Reijnders went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Netherlands
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Spain
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