Merino was the hero for Spain, scoring with seconds left in extra time after Olmo and Wirtz had traded goals.
Spain knocked hosts Germany out of Euro 2024, winning 2-1 in Stuttgart after extra time.
Dani Olmo opened the scoring for Spain early in the second half, before Florian Wirtz equalised with minutes to go in regulation time.
Mikel Merino headed in the winner with penalty kicks looming, earning three-time winner Spain a semi-final date with France or Portugal.
Remarkably all goalscorers were substitutes, with Dani Olmo picking up the man of the match award.
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