Sat Nov 16 03:06:02 IST 2024: ## Spain Clinches Nations League Quarterfinal Spot with Victory over Denmark
**Copenhagen, Denmark –** Spain secured top spot in Nations League Group A4 and a place in next year’s quarterfinals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over hosts Denmark on Friday. Despite fielding a team missing several key players from their recent Euro 2024 triumph, La Roja dominated much of the match.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for Spain in the 15th minute with a composed finish inside the box. Ayoze Perez doubled the lead in the 58th minute, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack.
Denmark pulled one back in the 84th minute thanks to a costly error by Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, who inadvertently gifted Gustav Isaksen a simple goal. However, the late concession was not enough to prevent Spain from claiming the win.
With 13 points from five games, Spain have an insurmountable lead in the group, six points ahead of second-placed Denmark and eight clear of Serbia. Their final group match is now inconsequential. Switzerland sits at the bottom of the table with two points after drawing with Serbia.
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