Spain are through to the UEFA Nations League final after a breathtaking 5–4 win over France in Stuttgart. Luis de la Fuente’s side looked in total control with a commanding 5–1 lead, only to endure a late French surge that brought the contest to life in the closing stages.
The star of the night was Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who netted twice and continued to cement his reputation as one of football’s brightest prospects. Nico Williams, Mikel Merino and Pedri also got on the scoresheet for Spain. France responded with goals from Kylian Mbappé (penalty), Rayan Cherki, an own goal by Dani Vivian, and Randal Kolo Muani deep into stoppage time.
The win extends Spain’s unbeaten run to 19 matches and sets up a mouthwatering all-Iberian final against Portugal, to be played on Sunday, June 8 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. La Roja will aim to retain the title they won in the previous edition of the Nations League.
Spalletti: “We were chosen for this match – we must hold our heads high”
06 Jun - 11:06 •
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