Source: REUTERS/Heiko Becker
[Saba Sports News] In the quarter-finals of the European Championship, Spain defeated host Germany 2-1 in extra time, securing a place in the semi-finals! In the 119th minute of the game, substitute Mikel Merino scored with a header, helping Spain clinch the victory with a 2-1 scoreline. Following the goal, Merino celebrated by jogging around the corner flag, paying tribute to his father’s celebration. Interestingly, 33 years ago, Merino’s father, Angel Merino, performed the same celebration at the same stadium. On November 5, 1991, during the second leg of the Europa League second round, Osasuna played against Stuttgart as the away team. Merino’s father scored a goal for Osasuna in the 17th minute of the game and celebrated by jogging around the corner flag. It seems like fate that both father and son scored goals at the same stadium. Undoubtedly, this moment will be remembered as a classic in football.