Spain beat France 5-4 in thriller to reach Nations League final

aljazeera.comPublished: 6/5/2025

Summary

Spain secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over France in their Nations League semifinal to advance to the final against Portugal. Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old wonderkid, played a pivotal role as Spain dominated an initially weaker French team led byPSG stars Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele. Despite early French goals, Yamal inspired his side with two late braces, including a decisive penalty, to seal the win. The match was high-scoring, but France's final three goals came after Yamal's decisive fifth goal, showcasing Spain's resilience despite seemingly losing momentum in the second half. Yamal remained confident, stating he was prepared for a final against Portugal.