Spain Edges France in Thrilling 5-4 Nations League Semi-Final, Yamal Shines

Spain secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Stuttgart. The match, the highest-scoring in Nations League history, was highlighted by a standout performance from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who scored twice and provided an assist.

Early Dominance and Yamal's Impact

Spain took control early in the match with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Merino within the first 25 minutes. Yamal extended Spain's lead with a penalty in the 54th minute, followed by another goal shortly after. Pedri added to the tally, giving Spain a commanding 5-1 lead.

France's Late Rally

Despite the large deficit, France mounted a spirited comeback in the final minutes. Rayan Cherki scored a stunning volley, and Dani Vivian's own goal further reduced the margin. Randal Kolo Muani's stoppage-time header brought the score to 5-4, but Spain held on to secure the win.

Setting Up a Final Showdown with Portugal

With the victory, Spain advances to their third consecutive Nations League final, where they will face Portugal. The final is set to be a historic clash between Spain's rising star, Lamine Yamal, and Portugal's veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Yamal's performance has solidified his status as one of the brightest young talents in world football. His contributions were pivotal in Spain's journey to the final, and his future in the sport looks exceptionally promising.

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