Spain Thrash France to storm in the final of the Nations League 2025; Set to Portugal | Mint

Spain will now face Portugal in the final collision played in the Allianz Arena. Earlier, the Cristiano Ronaldo team defeated Germany 2-1 in the first semi-finals of the tournament. Spanish players celebrate after a goal during the semi -finals of the Nations League between Spain and France in Stuttgart, Germany. (AP) Spain beat France to claim a place in the final of the Nations League 2025. The match looked a one -sided game in the first half while reaching his last stage. The winners will now face Portugal in the final and the losing team will face Germany for third place. The first half looked unstoppable and led a 2-0 lead in the first half of the game. The game began with the fact that France looked strong, retained the ball and tried to break through Spain’s defense. By the 16th minute, France completed 202 passes compared to Spain’s 172, but the goalkeeper of Spain, Unai Simon, was excellent, who made key savings, including stopping a shot of delay in the 31st minute of the match and the scores were at 0-0 level. Nico Williams and Mikel Merino goals in the 23rd minute took the lead with star player Lamine Yamal gave Oyarzabal in the box. Oyarzabal surpassed the defenders and set up Nico Williams, who hit the ball in the top of the net to register a goal. Two minutes after the first goal, in the 25th minute, Spain recorded again. Mikel Merino and Oyarzabal quickly passed on the ball and freed Merino in the box. He then kicked the ball in the bottom corner of the net and made the score 2-0. France holds the lead in the first half of France, while players like Dembele and Olise create chances, but Spain’s defense remained good with Unai Simon making incredible savings. A late goal by Huijsen was excluded in the 44th minute for foreign affairs, which held the score at 2-0 after the half-time whistled. The second half of the game resumed after halftime and the Spanish attack became more deadly. In the 50th minute, Yamal won a penalty after being committed by Rabiot, who earned a yellow card. After a VAR check, Yamal converted the penalty in the 54th minute, making it 3-0. A minute later, Pedri added a fourth goal. Pedri played a quick one-two with Williams before sending the ball past Maignan, strengthening Spain’s dominance. Mbappe’s reply France earned a penalty in the 58th minute when Porro Mbappe committed. The French captain acted and scored in the 59th minute and put the ball in the lower left corner to make it 4-1. Another one for Spain kept Spain control, and in the 67th minute Yamal recorded again. The young player slipped the ball past Maignan, who made it 5-1 and sealed the victory. Replacements and final phases in the 63rd minute have made both teams changes. France brought Barcola, Gusto and Cherki to Kalulu, there and Olise, while Spain replaced Williams and Pedri with Ruiz and Olmo. The turnaround: France’s late Rally France jumped back strongly and in the 79th minute, Debutant Rayan Cherki set fire to a beautiful volley, assisted by Kylian Mbappe and the scores taken up to 2-5. Dani Vivian, an unfortunate goal by the Spain’s Dani Vivian in the 84th minute, added to the drama as Spain’s dominant lead decreased. France’s persistence cast off in the 90+3rd minute when Randal Kolo Muani was in a pointed cross from Cherki, making it 5-4. Despite their late boom, France could not find an equalizer. Closing phases when the game entered five minutes of extra time, France desperately pressed for a draw. A free kick in the 90+5th minute, Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon confidently demanded the ball with confidence, which drove France’s last chance. The whistle of the referee at 90+6th minute confirmed Spain’s hard fighting victory, with the Spanish crowd broke out when their team held on. Spain Storm in the final Spain will now face Portugal in the final collision played in the Allianz Arena. Earlier, the Cristiano Ronaldo team defeated Germany 2-1 in the first semi-finals of the tournament. The game will be an exciting competition and it will be interesting to see both teams close horns.