Merino sends Portugal packing, Martinez and Ronaldo both out

Martinez gone, Ronaldo gone, you did that

Portugal 0–1 Spain in the World Cup last 16 and the fallout is brutal. Roberto Martinez has left his job as Portugal coach, confirmed by the Portuguese federation (4). Cristiano Ronaldo walked off into international retirement. "It was indeed my last World Cup, yes," he said (5). Spain ended two careers in one night.

Mikel Merino, stoppage time, absolute scenes

119 minutes. Nothing separating them. Then Mikel Merino scored the winner that knocked Portugal out (4) (6). Your team had beaten them in the group stage already. To do it again, in added time, with everything on the line, the Portuguese camp was shattered.

Rodri apologised to Bernardo Silva

A flashpoint between former City teammates spilled over. Rodri and Bernardo Silva clashed during the match, and Rodri apologised afterwards (6). Two players who know each other's every move, separated by a World Cup knockout. Rodri said the right thing and moved on.

De la Fuente: Zubimendi is second best in the world

Rodri is the best midfielder on the planet, and Martin Zubimendi is right behind him. That is what Luis de la Fuente told the press (3). "Rodrigo is the guiding light of this team, a player with exceptional vision, which is why he is the best player in the world in his position, and behind him is Martin Zubimendi, who is the second-best player in the world in that position." Zubimendi has barely featured at this tournament. His manager still rates him that highly.

U-19s play Croatia for a final spot

Spain's U-19 side face Croatia Wednesday in the European Championship semi-final (1) (2). A win puts them in the final. The senior side is on a quarter-final run in the World Cup, and now the next generation can book their own final.

Fan-reaktioner

The mood is sky-high. Merino's winner has the fanbase buzzing, and the image of Carvajal lining up pre-match has been doing the rounds as a symbol of the togetherness in this squad. See the reactions here.