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Gerard Moreno's late strike reprieved Spain after Sergio Ramos missed two second-half penalties.

Spain defender Sergio Ramos
Spain defender Sergio Ramos missed two penalties in the second half during their UEFA Nations League clash against Switzerland inside the St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. Photo: Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images


Gerard Moreno struck late to earn Spain a point after Yann Sommer saved two Sergio Ramos penalties following Remo Freuler's superb early effort.


On a night when Ramos set a new European men's record with his 177th cap, the Spain captain was at the centre of much of the drama in an enthralling encounter.


Freuler's wonderful first-time finish gave Switzerland a half-time lead, and they could have doubled it via Haris Seferović, only for Ramos to clear his strike off the line. However, the Real Madrid defender was then twice thwarted from the spot, first as Sommer dived low to his right and then when the goalkeeper denied a Panenka attempt.

Spain players Gerard Moreno and Sergio Ramos
Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno celebrates with Captain Sergio Ramos after equalising for Spain in their UEFA Nations League encounter against Switzerland at the St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. Photo: Vedran Galijas/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images


Nico Elvedi was dismissed for a second booking before the second penalty, and Spain capitalised as substitute Gerard Moreno pounced to convert a Sergio Reguilón cross.


Switzerland Head Coach Vladimir Petkovic said he is "very satisfied" with the outcome: 


"That was a significant improvement in performance. Yann Sommer made an important contribution with the two penalty saves. I am very satisfied with this point. The team showed the willingness to suffer that I demanded from them."

Spain defender and captain Sergio Ramos
Defender Sergio Ramos battles for the ball during the UEFA Nations League clash between Spain and Switzerland at the St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. Photo: Vedran Galijas/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images


Spain Head Coach Luis Enrique said his side "deserved to win" and that Sergio Ramos "would have taken it" if Spain won a third penalty:


"The last two results could have been better, but I analyse things more deeply than that. I look at things that can tip the balance in our favour. I think we deserved to win today. If there had been a third penalty, [Ramos] would have taken it." Uefa


See the results of all games played on Saturday 14 ⬇


UEFA Nations League
League A Group 3
Portugal 0-1 France
Sweden 2-1 Croatia
League A Group 4
Germany 3-1 Ukraine
Switzerland 1-1 Spain
League C Group 1
Azerbaijan 0-0 Montenegro
Cyprus 2-1 Luxembourg
League D Group 1
Malta 3-1 Andorra
Latvia 1-1 Faroe Islands
League D Group 2
San Marino 0-0 Gibraltar

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