Mikel Oyarzabal found the back of the net, giving Spain the lead and paving their way to the World Cup’s knockout stage. This crucial goal came shortly after a contentious decision saw Marc Cucurella’s initial opener controversially disallowed.

Oyarzabal has demonstrated a remarkable scoring record for Spain, having scored in 16 consecutive starts for the national team.

English Translation:

WATCH: Oyarzabal’s goal sends Spain to World Cup last 16 just moments after Cucurella’s opener was controversially disallowed

Mikel Oyarzabal has scored 16 goals in his last 16 starts for Spain, a statistic that underscores his consistent offensive contribution. He recently found the net, setting Spain on their path to the World Cup’s round of 16. This decisive moment occurred moments after a controversial call by the officials led to Marc Cucurella’s goal being controversially ruled out.