Spain forward Mikel Merino says scoring late winning goals in consecutive knockout matches feels surreal as Spain continues its World Cup campaign. According to multiple reports, Merino scored a goal in the 88th minute against Belgium during a quarter-final on Friday, securing a late winner for Spain. Both outlets highlight Merino’s comments describing the experience as beyond expectations, noting he has now netted decisive late goals in two straight knockout games. The match against Belgium is described as a quarter-final, with Merino’s goal arriving late in the game to determine the result. The reporting focuses on Merino’s reaction to the timing and impact of his goals and does not attribute particular motives beyond his view of the moment. Overall, the sources agree that Spain is advancing following the quarter-final win and that Merino’s recent scoring streak has come in the closing stages of high-stakes matches, prompting him to characterize it as “wildest dreams.”