Standout player: Mikel Merino (Spain), Midfielder, rating 7.7.

Key stats: 1 goals, 1 shots ot, 8 touches, 2 ground duels, 2 fouled, 1 dispossessed, 100% pass accuracy (4/4). Portugal 0 - 1 Spain. Spain ADVANCE to the next round; Portugal are ELIMINATED. This is a KNOCKOUT-STAGE match: no points and no group table at stake — NEVER write 'a point gained', 'share the spoils' or anything about standings; the story is who advances and who goes home. Competition: World Cup - Round of 16.