Lamine Yamal scored two goals as Spain survived a late scare to beat France 5-4 in their Nations League A semi-final.
The Barcelona wonderkid carried his excellent 2024/25 season club form into the summer on just his 20th international appearance.
Yamal has continued to shine for club and countryGettyNico Williams and Mikel Merino scored first half goals before a Yamal penalty had Euro 2024 champions Spain cruising on 54 minutes.
A fourth goal from Pedri was followed by a spot-kick by Kylian Mbappe as France were swept aside.
Yamal inflicted the fifth blow moments after the hour mark when he fired a low shot into Les Bleus’ goal.
The match was the first in 56 years to have France concede five goals.
England were the last team to score that many goals against them in a 5-0 win in March 1969.
Spain were seemingly home and dry, but France came incredibly close to pulling off an one of the great comebacks in Stuttgart.
Manchester City target Rayan Cherki scored a stunning volley on the cusp of the final ten minutes to spark life back into his side.
An own goal from Dani Vivian reduced the deficit to just two goals as Spain continued to hold onto their precious lead.
Randal Kolo Muani then headed in a fourth in stoppage-time but it was too little, too late for France as the eventually fell to defeat.
Spain have advanced to the final and will face neighbours Portugal on Sunday for the title, with both nations going for their second title respectively.
Two goals from Yamal helped Spain narrowly beat FranceGetty Mbappe also scored but couldn’t inspire a dream comebackGettyDespite La Roja nearly suffering a second half collapse, they still did enough to cross the line thanks to superstar teenager Yamal.
The 17-year-old, who scored 18 goals and assisted 25 for Barcelona this season, scored for the fifth and sixth time for Spain.
This weekend’s final at the Munich Football Arena will see youngster Yamal face football veteran Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday, with Ronaldo scoring the winner for his 137th international goal.
Spain will arrive as the defending Nations League champions having beaten Croatia 5-4 on penalties in 2023.
The inaugural season of the competition was won by Portugal in 2019 so either side win a record-extending second title on Sunday.
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