Spain 5-4 France: Talking points as European champions book Nations League final place - Soccer News
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In a thrilling UEFA Nations League semifinal, Spain defeated France 5-3 in Stuttgart. Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Mikel Merino's goal shortly after. Lamine Yamal extended Spain's lead with a penalty, and Pedri added another before France's Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty to make it 4-1. Yamal struck again for Spain, but France's Rayan Cherki, an own goal by Dani Vivian, and Randal Kolo Muani's stoppage-time goal capped the score at 5-3. This match highlighted Spain’s attacking prowess amid a spirited French response.
Spain's decisive victory over France in the UEFA Nations League was marked by an impressive early lead and a strong performance, despite a late surge from France.
The match showcased Spain's clinical finishing, with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal shining, effectively securing their progression to the final despite France's resilience.
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