What a save! Unai Simón rescues Spain after Ronaldo’s strike (Video)
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Unai Simón became the hero of a spectacular moment in the Portugal vs Spain clash, denying Cristiano Ronaldo the opener after a dangerous attack on the Spanish goal.
Details: In the 37th minute, Ronaldo fired a shot at goal after a deflection, but Simón reacted in time and saved Spain from going behind.
Portugal seized a golden opportunity after a scramble in the box, and the ball found one of their most lethal finishers. Ronaldo unleashed a strike, but the Spanish keeper showcased phenomenal reflexes. The episode instantly went viral on social media, with fans hailing Simón’s save as one of the match’s highlights.
This moment could have been pivotal for Spain, as every mistake against Portugal comes at a premium. Unai Simón once again reminded everyone why he remains Spain’s number one—delivering for his team when it mattered most.
Reminder: For the first time since 2014, two teams from FIFA’s top five met each other before the World Cup quarterfinals.
