La Roja Survive Late Scare to Book Nations League Final Spot Against Portugal

Spain Edge France 5–4 in Nations League Thriller to Reach Final

Spain have booked their place in the UEFA Nations League final after an electrifying 5–4 victory over France in a dramatic semi-final clash.

La Roja came out firing, racing to a stunning 4–0 lead within the opening hour thanks to goals from Nico Williams (22'), Mikel Merino (25'), and a quickfire double from Lamine Yamal (54’ pen, 67’), with Pablo González also getting on the scoresheet in the 55th minute.

France, however, refused to go down without a fight. Kylian Mbappé sparked the comeback with a 59th-minute penalty, followed by goals from Rayan Cherki (79’) and an own goal by Dani Vivian (84’). Randal Kolo Muani added late drama with a 90+3’ strike, but it wasn't enough to deny Spain.

Match Timeline:

• 22' — Spain 1–0 France (Nico Williams)

• 25' — Spain 2–0 France (Mikel Merino)

• 54' — Spain 3–0 France (Lamine Yamal, pen)

• 55' — Spain 4–0 France (Pablo González)

• 59' — Spain 4–1 France (Mbappé, pen)

• 67' — Spain 5–1 France (Lamine Yamal)

• 79' — Spain 5–2 France (Cherki)

• 84' — Spain 5–3 France (Vivian OG)

• 90+3' — Spain 5–4 France (Kolo Muani)

Spain now advance to the Nations League final where they will face Portugal in what promises to be another mouthwatering encounter on Sunday.

WHAT A GAME!