Summary

  • Spain reach quarter-finals with pulsating extra-time win over Croatia

  • Extra-time goals from Morata and Oyarzabal earn Spain victory

  • Croatia had scored twice in final five minutes of normal time to force extra time

  • Spain earlier recovered from calamitous own goal to lead

  • Backpass from near halfway line bobbles over keeper Simon's foot for Croatia opener

  • Sarabia equalises, Azpilicueta gives Spain lead with first international goal, Torres adds third

  • Orsic and Pasilic score late in incredible finish to normal time

  • Spain will face France or Switzerland in last eight

  1. Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    SpainImage source, Getty Images

    This is the first time Spain have had five different goalscorers in a single major tournament match (World Cup/Euros).

  2. Postpublished at 110 mins

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Spain have made six changes in this game while Croatia have made five. There are some tired passes. Spain are playing keep-ball.

  3. Postpublished at 108 mins

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Croatia have not given up on this. Unai Simon is forced into a rushed clearance as Croatia launch another attack.

  4. Postpublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Izzy Christiansen
    England and Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I just don't know if this is a game of poor defending or exceptional attacking.

    Every time Croatia attack they look like they're going to score. He should've scored there, they could've pulled back a goal already.

  5. CLOSE!published at 106 mins

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    A massive chance for Croatia straight from the kick-off but Ante Budimir puts it wide. Was it a save? No corner is given.

  6. KICK-OFFpublished at 105 mins

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    ModricImage source, Getty Images

    Off we go again. Luke Modric is shaking his head. Even this could be beyond Croatia's veteran captain.

  7. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Spain celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Spain are the first side in European Championship history to score 5+ goals in consecutive matches

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Josh Hammond: Forget game of the tournament. This is game of the year! Excellent for the neutrals! Even my dad, who isn't a football fan is getting excited watching this!

    Jack Tanner: I wish extra times were always like this.

    Darren Ramage: The perfect way to brighten up a dull Monday

  9. Postpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Another huddle for Croatia. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique is holding some sort of board and he is very animated as he addresses his players on the pitch.

  10. Postpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Izzy Christiansen
    England and Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Luis Enrique's man management of Morata is exceptional. Leaving him on the pitch after some disappointing actions on the game.

    What I love about Morata is that he's receiving all of this criticism off the pitch and he has just stayed the same. He's stayed calm, he's gone searching for the ball and he's done his part for the team. He's got his reward, how often does that happen in football?

  11. HALF-TIMEpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Spain are 15 minutes away from the quarter-finals.

  12. Postpublished at 103 mins

    Croatia 3-5 Spain

    Dani Olmo with the cross for Spain's fifth.

    This has been an excellent few minutes for Luis Enrique's side.

    They're back in control.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Paulc089: Wow absolutely ruthless from morata to score that 4th Spain goal. If he could only shoot more like that more often... What a goal. Not a fan but good on him, great finish that was.

    Sho: Great cross, great touch, great finish. Morata redeems himself.

  14. goal

    GOAL - Croatia 3-5 Spainpublished at 101 mins

    Mikel Oyarzabal

    OyarzabelImage source, Getty Images

    Surely that has to be it?

    It's a great take from substitute Mikel Oyarzabal following a cross into the box and he keeps calm under pressure to steer it past the keeper.

    Another two-goal cushion for Spain.

  15. Postpublished at 101 mins

    Croatia 3-4 Spain

    Luka Modric looked absolutely shattered after Morata's goal. The captain has a job lifting his team again.

  16. Postpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-4 Spain

    Izzy Christiansen
    England and Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    MorataImage source, Reuters

    If there was ever a script written perfectly for Morata.

    He's just struck through it like there's no tomorrow and it's gone through the roof of the net. I'm so happy for him, I've got shivers.

  17. goal

    GOAL - Croatia 3-4 Spainpublished at 99 mins

    Alvaro Morata

    spain celebrateImage source, Reuters

    It's a STUNNER from Morata!

    Spain get their noses back in front as Alvaro Morata produces an unstoppable finish from a tight angle.

    He has missed lots of chances at this tournament but that was absolute gold. A wonderful finish.

  18. Postpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-3 Spain

    Izzy Christiansen
    England and Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This is a buffet, help yourself to a goal.

    Every time each team attacks it looks like there's going to be a goal. I don't know how it's still 3-3 it should be 6-6.

  19. Postpublished at 98 mins

    Croatia 3-3 Spain

    Their are lots of tired legs out there but both teams are throwing everything at this. This is gripping entertainment. Too close to call.

  20. Postpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 28 June 2021

    Croatia 3-3 Spain

    FansImage source, Reuters

    Mario Pasalic's goal sent fans into the fountain in Zagreb!