Spain Stun France to Reach Euro 2024 Final
What a night in Munich! Spain have reached the final of Euro 2024 after a thrilling 2-1 win over France, with Lamine Yamal’s stunning strike in the first half proving to be the turning point.
The 16-year-old sensation became the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history, breaking the record held by Switzerland’s Johan Vonlanthen. Yamal’s curling effort in the 21st minute was a moment of pure magic, and it gave Spain the momentum they needed to take control of the game.
France got off to a flying start, with Randal Kolo Muani heading home a Kylian Mbappé cross in the 9th minute. But Spain refused to give up, and they were rewarded with a historic equalizer. Yamal’s goal was the perfect response to France’s early strike, and it sent the Spanish fans into raptures.
The second half was a tense affair, with France pushing hard for a winner. But Spain’s defense held firm, thanks in part to the outstanding form of goalkeeper Unai Simón. The Real Sociedad stopper made several crucial saves to keep France at bay, and he was ultimately rewarded with a clean sheet.
The win sets up a mouth-watering final between Spain and the winner of Wednesday’s semifinal between the Netherlands and England. Whoever emerges victorious will face a tough test against a Spanish side that is peaking at just the right time.
The Numbers
- Spain’s 2-1 win was their first over France in a major tournament since 2008.
- Lamine Yamal’s goal was the 100th scored by a player under the age of 18 in the Euros.
- Spain have now reached the final of Euro 2024 without conceding a goal in the knockout stages.
- Unai Simón has kept three clean sheets in the tournament, and has conceded just two goals in the entire competition.
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