In an electrifying clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal lit up the field with two dazzling goals in Spain’s 5-4 semifinal win over France in the UEFA Nations League. ⚽🔥
Spain started strong with a series of brilliant plays, as Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal orchestrated early strikes that set the stage for Yamal's standout performance. Mikel Merino quickly doubled the lead with a clever one-two play, showcasing a mix of teamwork and raw talent.
Though the game was billed as a battle of emerging stars, French side found moments of spark—PSG’s recent Champions League success in Munich clearly weighed on them. Kylian Mbappe’s penalty and debutant Rayan Cherki’s goal added twists to the match, but Spain’s early barrage proved too overwhelming. After Spanish defender Daniel Vivian inadvertently gifted a goal through an own-goal and France’s late rally in stoppage time nearly closed the gap, the match remained a high-scoring spectacle.
"It was a great game. In the end it was a little close, but we played very well and I think we deserved to win," Yamal said, summarizing a performance that will be remembered as one of the most exciting in the tournament's history. 🙌
With their spot in the final secured against Portugal—fresh off a 2-1 win over Germany—Spain sets the stage for an epic showdown. This match not only broke records as the highest scoring game in Nations League history but also signaled the rise of a new footballing star ready to conquer the global stage.
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Yamal shines in Spain's win over France in Nations League semifinal
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