Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacting after missing a scoring chance during the UEFA Nations League soccer match against Spain at the Municipal Stadium in Braga, Portugal, Tuesday — AP MADRID, Sept 28 (AP): Luis Enrique was ready for the criticism to start pouring out back home. He knew another setback so close to the World Cup would raise questions about his team and his work.
Then a late goal changed it all, and it was all joy and praise for La Roja heading into soccer's showcase event.
Spain scored an 88th-minute goal to end its winless streak against Portugal on Tuesday and advance in the Nations League to complete the Final Four lineup.
"The questions in soccer will always be a consequence of the results," Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "If we had lost in the 85th, then it would be said that everything was a disaster. Now it's all different."
The late goal by Álvaro Morata secured a 1-0 victory that allowed Spain to overtake Portugal in Group A2.
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