The UEFA Nations League final matchup is set

In the UEFA Nations League semi-final, Spain faced France at the Stuttgart Arena. The match, officiated by English referee Michael Oliver, began at a high tempo. Spain took a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from Nico Williams, and three minutes later, Mikel Merino found the back of the net to make it 2-0.

With no further goals in the first half, Spain headed to the locker room with a 2-0 lead. Luis de la Fuente's side, who also started the second half quickly, were awarded a penalty in the 51st minute after Yamal was brought down in the penalty area. Stepping up to the spot in the 54th minute, Yamal sent the ball into the net to extend the lead to three.

In the 55th minute, Pedri put Spain 4-0 ahead. France was awarded a penalty in the 58th minute after a foul by Pedro on Kylian Mbappe inside the penalty area. Mbappe took the penalty in the 59th minute, scoring France's first goal.

(4-1) In the 67th minute, Spain's young star Yamal took the stage once again to bring the score to 5-1. Although France gained hope by bringing the score to 5-4 with goals from Mathis Cherki in the 79th minute, Dani Vivian (own goal) in the 84th minute, and Kolo Muani in the 90+4th minute, no further goals were scored in the remaining time, and Spain left the pitch with a 5-4 victory to advance to the final.

In the UEFA Nations League final, Spain and Portugal will face off in Munich on Sunday, June 8, at 22:00 TSI. In the UEFA Nations League, which is being held for the 4th time this year, Portugal, France, and Spain have previously won the championship.

News Source: İHA