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Nations League: Spain Edge Netherlands 5-4 In Penalty Shootouts To Enter Semi-Finals

Reigning Nations League champions Spain needed penalty shootouts on Monday (March 24, 2025) to reach the semi-finals, where they were joined by Germany, France and Portugal. Spain were pegged back thrice by the Netherlands in a 3-3 draw after extra time in the second leg for a 5-5 aggregate score. Barcelona midfielder Pedri scored the decisive penalty kick after Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon had saved Donyell Malen라이브 바카라 effort as the shootout finished tantalizingly at 5-4.

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands pics
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spanish players celebrate their victory after the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands photos
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spanish players celebrate their victory after the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands: Xavi Simons
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Netherlands' Xavi Simons celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands:
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spain's Lamine Yamal, right, scores his side third goal during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands pics
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Netherlands' players celebrate their side second goal during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands:
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring his side second goal during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands: Mikel Oyarzabal
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, right, runs with the ball next to Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands: Memphis Depay
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Netherlands' Memphis Depay, third from right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his side first goal during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands: Mikel Oyarzabal
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals Second Leg Spain vs Netherlands: Dani Olmo
Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-Finals: Spain vs Netherlands | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz

Spain's Dani Olmo, foreground, runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg match between the Netherlands and Spain at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain.

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