Spain defeated France 5-4 in the semifinals in Stuttgart’s MHPArena in one of the most thrilling games in UEFA Nations League history. La Roja’s victory advances them to the final, where they will play Portugal on Sunday.
With goals from Mikel Merino, Nico Williams, and 17-year-old wonder Lamine Yamal, Spain dominated the first half and jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Early in the second half, Pedri scored a fifth goal, seemingly ending the game.
But France made a strong resurgence. The deficit was reduced by a penalty kick by Kylian Mbappé, goals by Rayan Cherki, and an own goal by Dani Vivian. The score was 5-4 after a stoppage-time goal by Randal Kolo Muani, but Spain managed to hold on and win. cadenaser.com+2theguardian.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
Young talent was on display during the match, and Yamal won Man of the Match for his efforts. Spain’s tenacity and offensive ability were clearly demonstrated, paving the way for a thrilling final matchup with Portugal.
On Sunday, June 8, Spain and Portugal will play in the UEFA Nations League final in Munich.
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