Spain Secure Thrilling 93rd Minute Victory Against Switzerland in UEFA Nations League

Bryan Zaragoza secured a late penalty to guide Euro 2024 champions Spain to a 3-2 victory over Switzerland in a Nations League match on Monday. Despite already clinching the top spot in Group A4, Spain faced a tough challenge as Switzerland, who had been relegated, put up a fight in Tenerife. The match marked Spain's return to the island after 28 years, and fans were treated to a thrilling win thanks to Zaragoza's decisive penalty kick.

Coach Luis de la Fuente changed his whole line-up from the win over Denmark on Friday, handing Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aitor Paredes his debut in defence.

Yeremi Pino, a Canary Islander, sent Spain ahead on home territory after 32 minutes after Pedri's penalty was saved.

Captain Alvaro Morata won the penalty and handed Pedri, born in Tenerife, the ball to take the spot kick, but Yvon Mvogo saved the Barcelona midfielder's effort.

"Here at home with a goal, the win... I can't ask for more," Pino told TVE.

"It was a very special game... full marks to the fans."

De la Fuente sent on another Spain debutant at half-time in Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

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Joel Monteiro levelled for Switzerland but a few minutes later Bryan Gil stole the ball back to restore Spain's lead.

Andi Zeqiri fired home from the spot after a foul by Fabian Ruiz in the 85th minute but Zaragoza ensured Spain could finish a spectacular year on a high.

The winger, on loan at Osasuna from Bayern, burst into the box and was brought crashing down by Vincent Sierro.

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Zaragoza clinically dispatched the resulting penalty to spark jubilant celebrations in Tenerife.

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