\Substitute Mikel Merino headed Spain into the semifinals of the European Championship as they snatched a 2-1 win over hometown Germany in extra time on Friday in Stuttgart.
Florian Wirtz’s equalizer in the last minute of regulation time sent the intense quarterfinal to extra time.
Dani Olmo, who set up Merino’s winner, netted the opener early in the second half.
Spain defender Dani Carvajal was sent off late in extra time for a second yellow card and will be suspended for Tuesday’s semifinal against Portugal or France. Fellow defender Robin le Normand will also miss the match after picking up a booking.
The result ended the career of Germany’s Toni Kroos.
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