Mikel Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

The man who came on to scored the late, late goals that took Spain into a European championship semi final two years ago and a World Cup quarter final four days ago, only went and did it again.
Mikel Merino of Spain scores his team's second goal past Senne Lammens. Pic: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

Mikel Merino of Spain scores his team's second goal past Senne Lammens. Pic: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

World Cup quarter-final: Spain 2 Belgium 1

Mikel Merino’s amazing moment arrived once more, a country circling the corner flag with him. 

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