Spain vs Germany

Spain won with a late goal by Morata in the 88th minute

In a high-intensity international clash, Spain edged out Germany 2–1 in a closely fought contest that went right down to the wire. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute, when Álvaro Morata found the back of the net with a perfectly timed run and a cool finish, handing Spain a hard-earned victory. The match began with Germany showing early dominance in possession and tempo. Their efforts paid off in the 23rd minute when Kai Havertz capitalized on a defensive lapse and slotted in a sharp goal from just inside the box. Germany looked in control, pressing high and keeping Spain on the back foot for much of the first half. However, the second half saw a reinvigorated Spain, who brought intensity and precision to their passing. Their midfield, led by Pedri and Rodri, began dictating play and finding gaps in Germany’s structure. The equalizer came in the 64th minute through Ferran Torres, who finished off a slick passing move with a composed strike. From there, the game opened up. Both sides had chances, with Germany threatening on the counter through Leroy Sané, while Spain's full-backs pushed forward to overload the flanks. But it was Morata’s late strike-a poacher’s finish off a clever through ball-that sealed the game in dramatic fashion. Statistically, Spain had 58% possession and 7 shots on target compared to Germany’s 5, reflecting their dominance in the second half. Defensively, Spain tightened up after conceding, while Unai Simón made key saves to keep them in the game. In the end, it was a match of two halves-Germany commanding the first, Spain resilient and clinical in the second. Morata’s late heroics ensured Spain walked away with a morale-boosting win in what was a showcase of top-level European football.