Spain has won UEFA Nations League, squeezing past Croatia on penalties after a goalless draw in the final in Rotterdam.
The early stages, Spain breakthrough twice in the opening 15 minutes, first when Dominik Livaković spilled Fabián Ruiz’s cross-cum-shot against the post and then when Gavi dragged an attempt just wide from the edge of the area.
Carvajal had confidence with the penalties that it will go well.
The 31-year-old, who has won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, calmly chipped home Spain’s sixth kick of the shootout as they claimed their first silverware since the 2012 European Championship.
Spain a first title in more than a decade edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam on Sunday.
Spain were Nations League runners-up two years ago to France and success will come as a major fillip after a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, where they were upset by Morocco in the last-16.
In the second half, Croatia’s Ivan Perisic made headway down the left flank and provided an inviting cross that Mario Pasalic missed and Josip Juranovic followed up with a wild effort well wide of goal.
Spain’s Nacho produced another goal-saving tackle in extra time to deny Majer, while at the other end Dani Olmo blasted over the bar from inside the opposing penalty area.
