Overview

• Spain held off a late French rally to win 5-4 in the Nations League semifinal on June 5 in Stuttgart.
• Lamine Yamal scored two goals, including one from the penalty spot, earning man of the match honors.
• Pedri orchestrated Spain’s midfield with incisive passing, and Unai Simón made crucial saves to frustrate France’s attack.
• After leading 5-1, Spain relaxed in the closing stages and conceded three goals, drawing criticism for their lapse in concentration.
• Spain extended its unbeaten run to 24 matches and will meet Portugal in the final in Munich on June 8.