Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended in tears on Monday as substitute Mikel Merino's stoppage-time strike sent Spain past Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas. Merino, who had come on in the 85th minute, ghosted in behind Portugal's defense to finish a Ferran Torres pass in the 91st, ending a tight, chance-starved Iberian derby.

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

PORTUGAL 0-1 SPAIN: Mikel Merino plundered a dramatic additional time winner for Spain to ensure Luis de la Fuente's side advance to the World Cup quarter-finals