Spain Secures Nail-Biting Victory in 93rd Minute Against Switzerland in UEFA Nations League

Coach Luis de la Fuente made significant changes to the starting lineup following the win over Denmark on Friday, as he handed Athletic Bilbao centre-back Aitor Paredes his debut in defense.

Yeremi Pino, a Canary Islander, sent Spain ahead on home territory after 32 minutes after Pedri's penalty was saved.

Captain Alvaro Morata won the penalty and handed Pedri, born in Tenerife, the ball to take the spot kick, but Yvon Mvogo saved the Barcelona midfielder's effort.

"Here at home with a goal, the win... I can't ask for more," Pino told TVE.

"It was a very special game... full marks to the fans."

De la Fuente sent on another Spain debutant at half-time in Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

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Joel Monteiro levelled for Switzerland but a few minutes later Bryan Gil stole the ball back to restore Spain's lead.

Andi Zeqiri fired home from the spot after a foul by Fabian Ruiz in the 85th minute but Zaragoza ensured Spain could finish a spectacular year on a high.

The winger, on loan at Osasuna from Bayern, burst into the box and was brought crashing down by Vincent Sierro.

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Zaragoza clinically dispatched the resulting penalty to spark jubilant celebrations in Tenerife.

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