Spain vs France

On June 4, 2025, at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, football fans witnessed one of the most electrifying matches in UEFA Nations League history as Spain edged out France 5–4 in a semi-final thriller packed with stunning goals, individual brilliance, and a near-miraculous comeback that fell just short.

Spain began the match with relentless intensity, pressing high and moving the ball with precision. Their efforts paid off early as Nico Williams opened the scoring, finishing a slick attacking move to put La Roja ahead. Mikel Merino soon doubled the lead with a perfectly timed header from a corner, putting France under serious pressure. But the moment that truly lit up the night came from 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona winger dazzled the crowd with two remarkable goals — one a sharp finish from a tight angle, and the other a cool strike after cutting in from the right — giving Spain a commanding 4–0 lead shortly after the break.

France looked stunned, and for a moment, it seemed the game was lost. But Didier Deschamps’ side refused to bow out quietly. Kylian Mbappé pulled one back from the penalty spot, coolly slotting past Unai Simón to signal a shift in momentum. Just minutes later, young talent Rayan Cherki marked his first major tournament appearance with a goal, firing low into the corner to make it 4–2. Spain responded with a moment of magic, as Pedri exchanged passes with Nico Williams before unleashing a curling shot into the top corner, restoring a three-goal cushion at 5–2 and seeming to put the game beyond doubt.

Yet France wasn’t done. Randal Kolo Muani capitalized on a defensive lapse to make it 5–3, injecting fresh belief into the French ranks. As the clock ticked into the final minutes, a miscommunication in the Spanish defense led to an own goal by Dani Vivian, cutting the scoreline to 5–4 and setting up a heart-pounding finish. France pushed forward desperately in the final minutes, but Spain’s defense — barely holding on — did just enough to secure the win.

The match had everything: youth and experience, tactical brilliance, defensive errors, and moments of sheer genius. For Spain, it was a showcase of their new golden generation led by Yamal and Pedri. For France, it was a frustrating yet valiant exit, marked by a fightback that almost turned the game on its head.

With this dramatic victory, Spain advanced to the Nations League final, where they will face Portugal on June 8 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. It sets up a mouthwatering clash between two of Europe’s most exciting sides — and if this semi-final was anything to go by, fans are in for another unforgettable night.

Watch and Download Spain vs France full match replay and highlights, At Thursday, June 5, 2025. The match played at Stadion MHPArena, in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in UEFA, Nations League.

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