Lamine Yamal dazzles as Spain edge France in nine-goal Nations League thriller
Yamal scores twice as Spain survive late France onslaught
- Spain defeated France 5-4 in a thrilling Nations League semi-final, securing their spot in the final against Portugal.
- Spain took an early lead with goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Merino, followed by two goals from Lamine Yamal and one from Pedri.
- France mounted a late comeback with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rayan Cherki, a Dani Vivian own goal, and Randal Kolo Muani, but it wasn't enough.
- Lamine Yamal expressed his motivation to give his all for Spain and his hope to win the Nations League cup.
- The match was notable for being the first-ever Nations League game with nine goals and the first time France had conceded five goals in a match since 1969.