Watch: Mikel Merino lifts Spain past Germany in Euro quarterfinals

Mikel Merino needed just 29 minutes to put his stamp on the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals.

The substitute midfielder's power header lifted Spain to a 2-1 victory over Germany with just 68 seconds remaining in extra time.

Host nation Germany, which held a watch party in Hamburg, was left heartbroken by Merino's close-range effort, which secured Spain's second consecutive Euro semifinal appearance.

Midfielder Dani Olmo, also a substitute after Germany's Toni Kroos' tackle on Pedri forced the latter to limp off injured after just eight minutes — put Spain in front in the first half.

Then he served Merino a pinpoint cross on the game-winner.

The goal and assist performance earned Olmo the Vivo Player of the Match honor after the final whistle.

Spain will face the winner of Portugal-France in the Euro semifinals with on Tuesday.