Croatia vs Spain Highlights - October 06, 2026

Spain beat Croatia 2-1 in UEFA Nations League on October 06, 2026. The match was played at Stadion Poljud.

Ivan Perisic (17') scored for Croatia. Mikel Merino (61', 88') scored for Spain.

At kick-off Croatia stood in position 3 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Spain went into the game in position 1, on 9 points. They had won 5, drawn 0 and lost 0 in their previous five.

That run had left Spain 5 games without defeat.

A block denied Ivan Perisic on 6 minutes. Josip Stanisic forced a save for Croatia on 13 minutes.

Soon after, Kristijan Jakic shot wide for Croatia on 13 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Igor Matanovic’s effort (17').

Shortly afterwards, Ivan Perisic found the net for Croatia (17'). Igor Matanovic could not find the target for Croatia (21').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Ivan Perisic of Croatia on 22 minutes. Igor Matanovic tested the goalkeeper for Croatia (23').

Mikel Oyarzabal forced a save for Spain on 45 minutes.

After the break, Dani Olmo sent an effort off target for Spain (50'). Mikel Merino scored for Spain on 61 minutes after a pass from Dani Olmo.

Soon after, Luka Modric was booked for Croatia (65'). The referee cautioned Rodri of Spain on 66 minutes.

Lamine Yamal saw a shot blocked (76').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Ivan Perisic’s effort (77').

Ivan Perisic of Croatia was shown a red card on 79 minutes. A block denied Víctor Muñoz on 87 minutes.

Moments later, Martín Zubimendi picked out Mikel Merino, who scored for Spain (88'). Substitutions: Croatia 4, Spain 5.

Spain controlled 72.1% of possession. Croatia had 10 shots with 5 on target, while Spain had 10 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Croatia 1, Spain 4. Corners: Croatia 3, Spain 6.

Spain completed the most passes, 778 in total at 89.6% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.