In an exhilarating encounter in Tenerife, Spain secured a last-gasp victory over Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. Despite the game being a dead rubber—with Spain already topping Group A4 and Switzerland confirmed at the bottom—it was packed with drama and excitement.
The spotlight was on Pedri, playing in his hometown, as he saw a first-half penalty saved. However, his fellow Canary Islander Yeremy Pino was quick to react, smashing in the rebound in the 32nd minute to give Spain the lead. Switzerland responded in the second half when Joel Monteiro struck a well-taken equalizer in the 63rd minute.
Spain’s much-changed lineup quickly regained control as Bryan Gil found the back of the net just five minutes later. The game, however, had more twists in store. Andi Zeqiri leveled the score for Switzerland with a confidently converted penalty in the 85th minute, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.
In the dying moments, Bryan Zaragoza stepped up to convert a spot-kick in the third minute of added time, ensuring La Roja ended their group stage campaign on a high with a 3-2 victory.
Elsewhere, Denmark joined Spain in the quarter-finals after a goalless draw in Serbia. The hosts, Serbia, pushed hard for the win they needed to secure second place, firing 22 shots without finding the net. Their frustration was compounded when Strahinja Pavlovic received a red card deep into stoppage time. Serbia’s third-place finish means they will now face a League B side in a relegation-promotion playoff.
This round of the Nations League showcased the unpredictability and excitement of international football, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the quarter-finals.
