Portugal v Spain: Oyarzabal sets prestigious record 👏
A man for the big occasion.
Mikel Oyarzabal had undoubtedly marked this date in his calendar. Facing Portugal in this Nations League final, the Spaniards were keen to further assert their dominance on the European stage.
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For now, it's done since the Real Sociedad striker has given his team the advantage, perfectly assisted by Pedri (45').
If Mikel Oyarzabal is not among the most publicized players on the planet, he is without a doubt one of the most "clutch".
At the age of 28, he becomes the top scorer in the history of La Roja in finals. A significant achievement considering how many they have contested!
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