Spains scores a own goal and Franc gets closer and closer

Rayan Cherki scores a beauty in his debut with France

Lamine Yamal gets his brace and puts a "manita" on France

Mbappe puts one in the bag for France

Pedri scores and Spain is thrashing France

Lamine Yamal takes the penalty and puts it 3-0

3 minutes later, Spain already doubles their lead!!!

España hits first, with a stunner from Nico Williams

France shows their XI warriors for today

Spain has their XI ready for battle

The semifinal between Spain and France is shaping up to be an exciting clash between the two most recent Nations League champions. Spain is aiming to defend their title and settle some old scores with their historic rival. Having made history by winning four Euro titles, Spain now looks to keep their winning streak alive against a strong France squad featuring stars like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and rising talent Désiré Doué, who will test Spain’s defense. Young Spanish star Lamine Yamal, a key player in the last Euro, will be important up front against a team that knows his game well.

Key absences and lineup updates for Spain

Spain heads into the match missing key players like Dani Carvajal and Rodri Hernández, who are important pieces for coach Luis de la Fuente. On the bright side, Isco is back after six years out, and Gavi has recovered from injury, giving the squad some fresh options. The defense will see the most changes, with Pedro Porro, Dani Vivian, and Dean Huijsen stepping up. In midfield, the big question is whether Fabián Ruiz or Mikel Merino starts, while up front, the dip in form from captain Álvaro Morata has sparked debate about who will play striker, with options like Mikel Oyarzabal and Samu Omorodion in the mix.

France looking for revenge and tactical decisions

France comes into this match with the goal of beating Spain, who have been a tough hurdle in recent years. Some French players are still feeling the effects of the recent Champions League, while others, like Ousmane Dembélé — a favorite for the Ballon d’Or — are in great shape. Kylian Mbappé, now with Real Madrid, will have a personal challenge facing teammates who won the Champions League with PSG. Coach Didier Deschamps has some big calls to make about where to play Mbappé and who will start in midfield, with Aurélien Tchouaméni doubtful. In defense, Lucas Hernández might return alongside Ibrahima Konaté, and rising stars like Désiré Doué could get some playing time too.