Overview

• Spain secured a 5-4 win over France in the UEFA Nations League semifinals on June 5 in Stuttgart.
• Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal scored twice and was named man of the match for his decisive impact.
• Unai Simón made key saves to thwart France’s late rally, including stops against Dembélé and a Mbappé penalty.
• The victory extended Spain’s unbeaten run to 24 matches and marks their third straight Nations League final.
• Spain will face defending champion Portugal in Munich on June 7, with Yamal emerging as a leading Ballon d’Or candidate.