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Euro 2020: Under-fire Alvaro Morata dedicates vital goal to wife and kids

Morata calmed Spanish nerves with the sort of composure which he had lacked in the tournament up to that point, cushioning Dani Olmo`s cross with his right foot before arrowing in a left-footed shot that Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic could barely see, let alone save. 

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Morata celebrates his goal vs Croatia. Pic/AFP

Morata celebrates his goal vs Croatia. Pic/AFP

Alvaro Morata earned redemption with a key role in Spain`s dramatic passage to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals after a difficult time with the national team which led to fans savaging him and his family with abuse. Juventus forward Morata lashed home a brilliant goal in the 100th minute of an epic match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen to put Spain 4-3 ahead after La Roja had thrown away a two-goal lead in the final seven minutes of normal time. 

Morata calmed Spanish nerves with the sort of composure that he had lacked in the tournament up to that point, cushioning Dani Olmo`s cross with his right foot before arrowing in a left-footed shot that Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic could barely see, let alone save. 

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