Spain are through to the final phase of the UEFA Nations League this season after they usurped rivals Portugal at the top of Group A2. The 2010 World Cup winners travelled to Lisbon to take on hosts Portugal with the knowledge that only a win will take them to the final phase of the Nations League next summer and they were able to achieve the win thanks to the late goal from Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
The Spaniards were in firm control of Group A2 ahead of the final two set of games in the group this month. The situation in the group changed when Spain were surprisingly beaten at home by Switzerland on Saturday. Spain lost 2-1 to Switzerland courtesy the winning goal from new AS Monaco attacker BreelEmboloas they suffered a first defeat at home in four years. The defeat paved the way for Portugal to take top spot in the group thanks to their 4-0 away win over Czech Republic.More Link
