Spain vs France – Nine-Goal Thriller in the UEFA Nations League

Spain triumphed over France with a dramatic 5-4 victory in the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal held in Stuttgart, Germany. This match became one of the most exciting and historic games, with a total of nine goals scored, showcasing the clash of two European football giants.

Match Overview

Spain started aggressively, with Nico Williams opening the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Mikel Merino just three minutes later. In the second half, Lamine Yamal scored Spain’s third goal from the penalty spot, and Pedri made it 4-0. France managed to pull one back through a Kylian Mbappé penalty, but Yamal struck again to put Spain 5-1 ahead.

France refused to give up, scoring three late goals through Rayan Cherki, a Daniel Vivian own goal, and a stoppage-time header by Randal Kolo Muani. However, Spain held on to secure their place in the final.

Key Stats and Facts

• Lamine Yamal was named Player of the Match after scoring twice.
• Spain reached their third consecutive Nations League final.
• This was the highest-scoring match in Nations League history

Spain will face Portugal in the final, while France will compete for third place against Germany.