Nations League final LIVE: Croatia vs Spain - live text coverage

Summary

FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain - Spain win 5-4 on penalties
Spain beat Italy in the last four thanks to a late Joselu winner
Croatia defeated hosts Netherlands 4-2 after extra time in thrilling semi-final
Earlier, Italy beat Netherlands 3-2 in third-place play-off

Live Reporting

Joe Rindl

Spain are Nations League championspublished at 23:00 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
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That's all from me tonight. Check out Emma Smith's report summarising a thrilling final.
We'll see you again tomorrow with England, Republic of Ireland and Wales all in European Championship qualifying action.
Take care!
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
Wasn't to be for Croatia's Luka Modric tonight.
The 37-year-old was making his 166th international appearance.
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
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Manchester City's Rodri is named the player of the tournament.
Croatia's Marcelo Brozovic is player of the final.
Spain lift the Uefa Nations League trophypublished at 22:49 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
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Captain Jordi Alba raises the trophy above his head. Spain have won the third edition of the Nations League.
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
Spain's players are now receiving their winners' medals. The trophy lift is moments away.
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
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No Croatia fan has left the ground by the way, they're serenading their heroes.
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
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At 18 years old Gavi has won his first title with Spain. I reckon it could be the first of many.
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
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With that victory Aymeric Laporte and Rodri have now won four trophies this season. Three with Manchester City, and one with Spain.
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FT: Croatia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 5-4 on pens)
What it means.
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SPAIN WIN NATIONS LEAGUEpublished at 22:31 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Breaking
Sensational. A dramatic penalty shootout sees Spain win the third Nations League final, beating Croatia 5-4 on pens.
GOAL - Croatia 4-5 Spainpublished at 22:30 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Dani Carvajal
Carvajal wins it for Spain from the spot. Calm as you like!
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Hang on! Has Unai Simon dived too early? Nope, the referee is happy with it.
MISSED PENALTY - Croatia 4-4 Spainpublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Bruno Petkovic
Huge save! Simon guesses the right way and palms it clear.
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What incredible drama!!
MISSED PENALTY - Croatia 4-4 Spainpublished at 22:28 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Aymeric Laporte
Wow! Laporte rattles the crossbar.
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Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte can win it for Spain.
GOAL - Croatia 4-4 Spainpublished at 22:27 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Ivan Perisic
The Spurs man keeps the shootout alive with a neatly taken effort.
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Croatia have to score.
GOAL - Croatia 3-4 Spainpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Marco Asensio
Woof. Lofted into the roof of the net. Classy from Asensio.
MISSED PENALTY - Croatia 3-3 Spainpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 18 June 2023
Lovro Majer
Oh no! It's not a bad penalty, but Simon dives down to his left and gets a leg on the ball to knock it away.