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World Cup Quarter-finals
Spain crestSpainWWW
2–1
FT
HT 1–1
Belgium crestBelgiumWWWW
  • F. Ruiz 30′
  • M. Merino 88′
  • C. De Ketelaere 41′
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles Michael Oliver, England

Match report

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in World Cup Quarter-finals at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.

M. Merino struck in the 88th minute for Spain.

Expected goals finished 2.08 to 0.37, a result that matched the chances created.

Spain had 68% of the ball; shots were 17-5.

Key takeaways

Late drama

M. Merino struck in the 88th minute for Spain.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.08 to 0.37, a result that matched the chances created.

Control

Spain had 68% of the ball; shots were 17-5.

Timeline

Spain above · Belgium below
  • ⚽F. Ruiz30′
  • 41′⚽C. De KetelaereAssist: T. Castagne
  • Pau Cubarsí43′
  • ⇄A. BaenaF. Torres55′
  • ⇄F. RuizPedri55′
  • 60′⇄L. TrossardA. Witsel
  • 60′⇄H. VanakenR. Lukaku
  • 61′⇄M. De CuyperJ. Seys
  • 71′⇄T. CourtoisS. Lammens
  • ⇄M. OyarzabalN. Williams79′
  • 85′Kevin De Bruyne
  • ⇄D. OlmoM. Merino86′
  • 86′⇄K. De BruyneA. Saelemaekers
  • ⚽M. Merino88′
  • Aymeric Laporte90+3′
  • 90+5′Axel Witsel

Match stats

● Spain● Belgium
Possession 68%
32%
Expected goals (xG) 2.08
0.37
Shots 17
5
Shots on target 8
2
Shots inside the box 10
4
Corners 5
1
Accurate passes 598
244
Saves 1
6
Fouls 13
18
Offsides 3
1
Yellow cards 2
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Spain4-2-3-1
1 D. Raya
13 J. Garcia
5 M. Llorente
7 F. Torres
18 M. Zubimendi
20 Pedri
9 Gavi
3 A. Grimaldo
26 B. Iglesias
6 M. Merino
4 E. Garcia
11 Y. Pino
17 N. Williams
25 V. Munoz
2 M. Pubill

Manager: Luis de la Fuente

Belgium4-2-3-1
12 S. Lammens
13 M. Penders
6 A. Witsel
9 R. Lukaku
22 A. Saelemaekers
3 A. Theate
26 M. Fernandez-Pardo
19 D. Moreira
15 T. Meunier
14 D. Lukebakio
16 K. De Winter
18 J. Seys

Manager: Rudi Garcia

Top-rated players

Thibaut CourtoisBelgium · 71′
7.9
RodriSpain · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.6
Charles De KetelaereBelgium · 90′ · 1 goal
7.5
Pau CubarsíSpain · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.3
Fabián RuizSpain · 55′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.3
Lamine YamalSpain · 90′
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Spain vs Belgium?

Spain 2-1 Belgium (half-time 1-1).

Where is Spain vs Belgium played?

The match is played at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.

Who is the referee for Spain vs Belgium?

The appointed referee is Michael Oliver, England.