Merino

SPLIT – Spain secured their fourth consecutive Nations League victory with a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Split thanks to a decisive brace from Mikel Merino. Despite a subdued first half and an early deficit from Perisic, the Arsenal midfielder came on in the second half and turned the tide with goals in the 61st and 89th minutes. The game had started badly for Spain, who had fallen behind in the 17th minute when Perisic tapped in after a save from Unai Simón. In the second half, the World Cup champions took control and mounted a comeback,…