A Stunning 5:4 Victory: Spain Scores the Highest-Ever Nations League Semi-Final Win Against France
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In an evening of unforgettable football, Spain performed miracles against France in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals.Leading 5:1 after 67 minutes, Spain narrowly clinched a 5:4 victory, advancing to face Portugal in the finals. France, on the other hand, must compete against Germany for the third place.
Under the lights of Stuttgart, both teams went head to head like unguarded boxers. Spain, thanks to the dynamic duo of Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal, won the early rounds. Williams was the end point of a brilliant team effort, driving the ball into the net (22'). This was a lightning-fast, magical move that took your breath away.
For the Record Books: Spain Overwhelms France
Despite France firing 24 shots, they kept missing their mark. France's coach, Didier Deschamps, stared in disbelief, wondering if it was all real. The seemingly unstoppable Spanish side led 0:1, then 0:2 within three minutes. Mikel Merino was the catalyst (25'). The man who had ended Germany's Euro 2024 dreams, sent France reeling.
Lamine Yamal: A Prodigy Unmatched
Scoring the 5:1 (53'), young sensation Lamine Yamal was almost apologetic about his incredible performance. His meteoric rise in the world of football has defied all categories—age, experience, competition. With 22 goals this season, Yamal is the top contender for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. The next challenge: outshining Ousmane Dembélé, Paris Saint-Germain's star player and recent Champions League winner. Yet, with every match, Yamal continues to shine brighter.
The Young Gun Admits No Errors
On the way to the 5:1, Yamal was unstoppable, his unique style—fast, fluid, simple—leaving opponents breathless. His second goal (67') put Spain in an almost unreachable position. France, while determined, couldn't recover. Rayan Cherki provided a consolation goal (79'), Dani Vivian scored an own goal (84'), and Randal Kolo Muani equalized (90+3'). However, Mbappé's late equalizer was not to be as Spain held on for the dramatic victory.
Absurd xG Values: A Showdown of Offensive Power
Both Spain and France boasted absurd Expected Goals (xG) values, a measure of a team's goal threat: Spain's standing at 2.91, France's at 2.78. This high-scoring nature of the match speaks to the offensive power of both teams, but also exposes defensive weaknesses, most notably in France's case.
Still the "Furia Roja": Spain Stays Unbeaten
With this victory, Spain has shown once again that they are a force to be reckoned with in international football. Their aggressive pressing style, inspired by German coach Hansi Flick, has been a game-changer this season. Despite slipping up at times, Spain managed to clinch the win, remaining undefeated.
[1] "Spain vs France: Highlights and Recap of the Thrilling UEFA Nations League Semi-Final Match." UEFA.com, 5 June 2025. www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/news/index.html.
[2] "Lamine Yamal's Brilliance Fuels Spain to 5:4 win over France in UEFA Nations League." The New York Times, 5 June 2025. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/sports/football/spain-france-highlights.html.
Hansi Flick's aggressive pressing style, inspired by German football, played a significant role in Spain's stunning 5:4 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals. Astoundingly, Lamine Yamal, the young prodigy, scored the fourth goal for Spain during the match.
