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Arsenal feels like 'family', says Merino Mikel Merino has played a key role under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, and he is planning to stay in north London in the immediate future.

1 DAY AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

SPAIN ADVANCES IN RONALDO'S LAST RIDE 🚨 INSTANT REACTION to Spain's 1-0 win over Portugal

SPAIN ADVANCES IN RONALDO'S LAST RIDE 🚨 INSTANT REACTION to Spain's 1-0 win over Portugal

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ronaldo's EMOTIONAL Exit 🚨 INSTANT REACTION to Spain's Win vs Portugal To Move On To Quarterfinals

Ronaldo's EMOTIONAL Exit 🚨 INSTANT REACTION to Spain's Win vs Portugal To Move On To Quarterfinals

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

@ngedra caught up with Mikel Merino, who scored the winning goal to send Spain into the Quarterfinals 🇪🇸

@ngedra caught up with Mikel Merino, who scored the winning goal to send Spain into the Quarterfinals 🇪🇸

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Portugal vs Spain Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

Portugal vs Spain Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Portugal vs Spain Extended Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

Portugal vs Spain Extended Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

LOOK WHAT THE GOAL MEANS TO LAMINE YAMAL

LOOK WHAT THE GOAL MEANS TO LAMINE YAMAL

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

What a moment for Spain fans 👏

What a moment for Spain fans 👏

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Mikel Merino only had eyes for the bottom corner 🇪🇸

Mikel Merino only had eyes for the bottom corner 🇪🇸

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ronaldo's No. 1 supporter, @ishowspeedsui, reacts after Portugal concedes late to Spain 👀

Ronaldo's No. 1 supporter, @ishowspeedsui, reacts after Portugal concedes late to Spain 👀

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Ronaldo's World Cup career

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Portugal vs Spain Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

Portugal vs Spain Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Portugal vs. Spain Highlights: Spain Wins On Stoppage Time Goal

Follow Portugal vs. Spain live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Portugal vs. Spain Highlights: Spain Wins On Stoppage Time Goal

THE SPAIN BENCH AND LUIS DE LA FUENTE ERUPT OFF MERINO'S GAME-WINNER

THE SPAIN BENCH AND LUIS DE LA FUENTE ERUPT OFF MERINO'S GAME-WINNER

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD ON THE STROKE OF STOPPAGE TIME 🇪🇸

SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD ON THE STROKE OF STOPPAGE TIME 🇪🇸

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Scores late game-winner Merino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Portugal.

Impact Merino would only enter the match as an option from the bench, coming on in the 85th minute. However, he would not take long to put his mark on the match, scoring in stoppage time to win the match for Spain. This is his first goal since returning from a long injury break during the league season, good news for the midfielder as he finds his legs again. He remains more of a bench option for the Spanish national team, only starting in one of his five appearances this World Cup, while earning 132 minutes of play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

First start of 2026 World Cup Merino generated one tackle (zero won) and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Uruguay.

Impact Merino would finally get his chance at a start at this World Cup, with the midfielder coming in and playing 60 minutes after a bench role in two games to begin the tournament. He would see little action despite his central role, recording a tackle, three interceptions and 19 passes completed. He should now drop back to the bench for the start of the knockouts.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

"I get winning goal energy" - Ian Wright predicts which Arsenal star is scoring winning goal in UEFA Champions League final vs PSG Ian Wright has predicted that Mikel Merino will score the winning goal for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

MAY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Named in Spain's World Cup squad Merino was named in Spain's World Cup squad, confirming his recovery from the long-term foot injury that had ruled him out since late January is on track, according to the SEF.

Impact Merino had returned to the bench for Arsenal's season finale against Crystal Palace as he built his way back to full fitness, with the Champions League final against PSG on May 30 having been the primary target throughout his rehabilitation. His inclusion in the Spanish squad is a significant milestone and a strong show of faith from coach Luis de la Fuente, with Merino now turning his full attention to being in peak condition for the tournament this summer.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench role Merino (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's season finale against Crystal Palace.

Impact Merino returned to group training Friday after completing a light session Thursday, with coach Mikel Arteta confirming a final call would be made based on how he responded to the session following the long-term foot injury that had ruled him out since late January. The Spanish midfielder's primary target remains the Champions League final against PSG on May 30, and Arsenal opted to include him carefully among the substitutes rather than risking him from the start with the Budapest showdown the clear priority. A few minutes off the bench would represent a timely confidence boost ahead of the European showpiece.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino explains why Premier League title means more to Arsenal than Champions League | Sporting News The Spaniard opened up on what winning the Premier League meant to Arsenal's players after the club ended their 22-year wait for the title.

MAY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to training Merino was spotted in team training Thursday, according to James Benge of CBS Sports Football.

Impact Merino had been ruled out of Sunday's clash against West Ham as he was still not fully ready to return from his long term foot injury, but his return to collective training Thursday is an encouraging development heading into the season finale against Crystal Palace Sunday and the most important fixture of Arsenal's season in nine days. The focus for the Spanish midfielder is firmly on the Champions League final against PSG on May 30 rather than the league finale, with the club managing his comeback carefully to ensure he is fully available for the Budapest showdown. Getting Merino fit for the final would be a significant boost for coach Mikel Arteta given the midfielder's importance to Arsenal's engine room even if he had to play a few minutes only.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Merino (foot) is nearing a return but out for Sunday's match against West Ham, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "No chance for the weekend, there's still a fair bit to do [in the...

Impact Merino is not yet ready for action despite his boost in fitness over the past few weeks, as the midfielder will instead remain out and in recovery. He will now be left with three games to make a return this campaign, with two league matches followed by the UCL final. His best bet is to wait until the UCL final for a return and focus on recovery until then, especially with the World Cup ahead for him.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Wright snubs Victor Gyokeres, names Arsenal star who should replace injured Kai Havertz in their starting XI Arsenal great Ian Wright has snubbed Viktor Gyokeres in favor of Mikel Merino up front to replace Kai Havertz in the starting XI.

APRIL 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Close call to return this season Merino (foot) is still eyeing a return this season, but his availability remains up in the air, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "It's a bit premature to say. He's evolving reall...

Impact Merino has been out for well over two months now and is keeping a return this season open, although it is in no way guaranteed. It appears he still needs a decent boost, as he has yet to join team training, with only a month left in the season. Even more important for the midfielder is his spot in the Spanish national team for the World Cup, probably not risking it too much if it means risking a further injury that prevents him from competing in the tournament.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE