🇪🇸 Spain 5–4 🇫🇷 France: Nations League Semi-Final Recap
⚽ First Half: Spain’s Early Dominance
Spain took control early, with Nico Williams scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Mikel Merino’s goal in the 25th, giving Spain a 2–0 lead at halftime.
🔥 Second Half: Goal Fest
Spain extended their lead with a penalty from Lamine Yamal in the 54th minute and a goal from Pedri in the 55th. Yamal added another in the 67th minute, making it 5–1.
France mounted a comeback with a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in the 59th minute, a goal from Rayan Cherki in the 79th, an own goal by Dani Vivian in the 84th, and a stoppage-time header from Randal Kolo Muani, bringing the score to 5–4.
🏆 Final Score
Spain 5 – 4 France
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🔍 Key Takeaways
Man of the Match: Lamine Yamal (Spain)
Spain’s Goals: Nico Williams (22′), Mikel Merino (25′), Lamine Yamal (54′ pen, 67′), Pedri (55′)
France’s Goals: Kylian Mbappé (59′ pen), Rayan Cherki (79′), Dani Vivian (own goal, 84′), Randal Kolo Muani (90+4′)
Next Match: Spain will face Portugal in the Nations League final.
