Croatia Vs Spain

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Croatia vs. Spain: A Tense Final

In a match that went down to the wire, Spain emerged victorious over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League Final. The game, played in Rotterdam, Netherlands, saw both teams evenly matched in terms of possession, but it was Spain who ultimately prevailed in a penalty shootout. Croatia had a chance to win the game in regulation time, but Andrej Kramaric's shot hit the post. In the shootout, Spain converted all five of their penalties, while Croatia missed one.

Key Stats

• Possession: Spain 51%, Croatia 49%
• Shots: Spain 12, Croatia 9
• Shots on target: Spain 5, Croatia 4

Historical Context

This was the second time that Spain and Croatia have met in a major tournament final. The first time was in the 2018 World Cup, which Croatia won 2-1. However, Spain has the better overall record in head-to-head matches, with 8 wins to Croatia's 5.

Spain's Victory

Spain's victory in the UEFA Nations League is their first major title since winning the 2012 European Championship. It is also their first victory in a penalty shootout in a major tournament since the 2008 European Championship.