World Cup 2018: Top 5 goals

Football: World Cup final
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

#4 Nacho Fernández / Spain versus Portugal

Portugal v Spain: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Spain and Portugal gave fans a great taste of entertainment in the second day of action in Russia. After Portugal stormed to a 2-1 lead in the first half thanks to a couple of goals by Cristiano Ronaldo, "La Furia Roja" came back and tied the score in the second half with a goal from Diego Costa, his second of the match.

Spain put pressure on the Portuguese defence and was able to quickly improve its chances to start the World Cup with a mega-important victory after Spanish Federation's president Luis Rubiales sacked coach Julen Lopetegui two days before the tournament began.

Nacho Fernández, Real Madrid defender, took part in the starting lineup as a right-back due to Dani Carvajal not being fit to play after his injury in the UEFA Champions League final in Kyiv against Liverpool.

The Real Madrid defender took his opportunity and scored a perfect volley with his right foot to give the Spanish National Team a 3-2 provisional lead over the European champions.

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