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List of goalscorers

Nico Williams
22'
1 - 0
Mikel Merino
25'
2 - 0
Lamine Yamal
54'
3 - 0
Pedri
55'
4 - 0
4 - 1
59'
K. Mbappé
Lamine Yamal
67'
5 - 1
5 - 2
79'
Rayan Cherki
5 - 3
84'
Dani Vivian
5 - 4
90'+3
Kolo Muani
Press

Match report in news

  • 90+5'
    Samu sees yellow for his dissent towards the referee.
Card

Yellow card

a Francia
  • 90+4'
    Kolo Muani has just been shown a yellow card for that strong challenge on Fabian.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Francia en el 93'
  • 90+3'
    GOOOAAAAAAAL TO FRANCE! Kolo Muani has headed it in! He's pulled another one back for the French, and this game isn't over yet! That's their fourth, and they're really closing the gap now!
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 90+1'
    Change for Spain: Merino is coming off, and Gavi is coming on.
End of match

End of match

  • 90'
    What a match! It's all over, and Spain have beaten France to secure their spot in the Nations League final! They'll now face Portugal for the trophy. What a performance from La Roja today!
  • 90'
    Five minutes added!
  • 88'
    Cherki's effort goes over the bar.
  • 86'
    So close to a sixth for Spain! Samu had a shot, but Maignan was there to make the save.
Own goal

Own goal

de España en el 84'
  • 84'
    GOOOOOOAAAAL TO FRANCE!! That's an own goal for France! Gusto put the ball in, and it's come off Vivian and into his own net.
  • 81'
    That's a booking for Theo Hernandez for his grab on Yamal.
  • 78'
    GOOOOOOAAAL TO FRANCE!! Cherki has just pulled one back with a spectacular volley that flew into the net!
Substitution

Substitution

at España
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 77'
    Double change for Spain: Oyarzabal is making way for Samu, and Vivian comes on to replace Le Normand.
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
  • 76'
    Change for France: Dembele is coming off, and Kolo Muani is coming on.
  • 71'
    Change for France: Lucas Hernandez is coming off, and Lenglet is coming on.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de España en el 67'
  • 67'
    GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAL TO SPAIN!! Lamine Yamal has his second of the day and Spain's fifth! He's absolutely flying out there, and La Roja are now five-one up!
Substitution

Substitution

at España
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 64'
    Two changes now for La Roja: Oyarzabal and Pedri head to the bench, with Olmo and Fabian coming on.
  • 64'
    Triple change for France: Doue, Olise, and Kalulu are coming on, with Barcola, Gusto, and Cherki making way.
Penalty scored
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Francia en el 59'
  • 59'
    GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL TO FRANCE! Mbappe slots it home from the spot! He's pulled one back for France!
  • 58'
    Penalty for France! Porro was holding Mbappe inside the box, and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. The VAR has confirmed the decision, so it will be a penalty kick for France!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de España en el 55'
  • 55'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAL TO SPAAAAIIN!! Pedri has scored Spain's fourth! A fantastic assist from Williams, and La Roja have opened up a huge lead against the French!
  • 53'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAL TO SPAIN!! Yamal sends Maignan the wrong way!
  • 52'
    The VAR is checking for a possible offside, but after a review, the penalty stands!
Card

Yellow card

a Francia
  • 51'
    Penalty for Spain! Rabiot has brought down Yamal inside the box and picks up a yellow card.
  • 48'
    Theo Hernandez tried his luck, but his shot went wide of the mark.
  • 46'
    Second half underway!
  • 45+2'
    And that's the half-time whistle! Spain head into the break with a two-goal advantage.
  • 45'
    Two minutes added!
  • 43'
    So close for Spain to extend their lead! Huijsen thought he'd scored, but the flag is up for offside. A masterclass in a set-piece play from Spain though!
  • 42'
    Another great save from the Spanish goalkeeper, but it wouldn't have counted anyway as Dembele was offside!
  • 40'
    It's a corner for France, Dembele whips it in, but there's no danger at all for La Roja.
  • 37'
    Unai Simon has made a great save to deny Dembele's dangerous shot!
Card

Yellow card

a España
  • 33'
    That's a booking for Lamine Yamal for his tackle on Doue.
  • 31'
    Unai Simon pulls off two fantastic saves in rapid succession, first from Doue and then brilliantly to stop Mbappe!
  • 29'
    France are pushing for a reaction, attempting to connect passes and create some danger for Simon.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de España en el 25'
  • 25'
    GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL TO SPAAAAIIN! Merino has doubled Spain's lead! Another great assist from Oyarzabal to set him up!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de España en el 22'
  • 22'
    GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL TO SPAIN!! Nico Williams has put La Roja in front! Oyarzabal did brilliantly to feed him in the box, and the Athletic Bilbao man made no mistake, slotting it home to give Spain the lead!
  • 18'
    Maignan made a good block to deny Williams.
  • 17'
    Good shot from the Champions League winner, Doue, but Unai Simon makes a solid save!
  • 14'
    Both teams have started with a clear intent to attack.
  • 10'
    Mbappe got a shot away, but it's blocked by a Spanish defender.
  • 7'
    Quick reply from Spain! Nico Williams got a shot off, but Maignan made the save.
  • 6'
    France almost scored! Unai Simón made a great stop to deny Mbappé's shot.
  • 3'
    Good ball in from Pedro Porro, but the French defenders got their heads to it and cleared it away.
  • 1'
    They're playing! The match is now in progress!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The pre-match warm-ups of both sides are complete and we're closing in on kick-off.
  • PRVW
    France starting XI: Maignan (GK); Kalulu, Konate, Lenglet, Theo Hernandez; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Doue; Mbappe.
  • PRVW
    And with one hour to go before kick-off, France announces its starting eleven!
  • PRVW
    Spain starting XI: Unai Simon (GK); Pedro Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Mikel Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.
  • PRVW
    The confirmed starting eleven of the Spanish national team has landed!
  • PRVW
    France possible starting lineup: Maignan (GK); Pavard, Konate, Lucas Hernandez, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Kolo Muani, Mbappe.
  • PRVW
    Spain possible starting lineup: Simon (GK); Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Nico Williams; Oyarzabal.
  • PRVW
    Let's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
  • PRVW
    Captain Kylian Mbappe, just two goals short of his 50th international strike, is expected to lead the line, while rising star Rayan Cherki could make his senior debut after a standout season with Lyon.
  • PRVW
    Les Bleus are missing injured defenders Upamecano, William Saliba and Jules Koundé, so Benjamin Pavard and Malo Gusto are competing for the right-back slot.
  • PRVW
    France arrive with seven players who featured in the Champions League final, including Man of the Match Desire Doue and Ballon d’Or contender Ousmane Dembele.
  • PRVW
    Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Nico Williams are all in contention to support Mikel Oyarzabal in Spain’s attack.
  • PRVW
    Young centre-back Pau Cubarsi is also back in the squad after injury, and will be pushing for a starting role ahead of Real Madrid’s new signing Dean Huijsen.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona’s Gavi returns to the senior squad for the first time since his cruciate ligament injury in 2023, competing for a midfield spot with Pedri, Martin Zubimendi and PSG’s Champions League winner Fabian Ruiz.
  • PRVW
    Real Betis playmaker Isco could make his first international appearance since 2019, having impressed in La Liga this season.
  • PRVW
    Spain are without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who is still regaining full fitness at Manchester City, and Ferran Torres, who is recovering from an appendicitis operation.
  • PRVW
    The winner of this one-off tie will meet Portugal in the final on 8 June, while the loser will contest the third-place play-off against Germany.
  • PRVW
    Spain, reigning UEFA Nations League champions, face France in the 2024-25 semi-final at the MHPArena in Stuttgart on Thursday night.
Info

Pre-match

05 June 2025, 21:00

Referee: Michael Oliver | VAR: Jarred Gillett

Stadium: MHPArena

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Nations League semi-finals between Spain and France, kick-off at 21.00 CEST, at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, Germany!