Spain fought back to beat France 2-1 in an entertaining Euro 2024 semi-final with a stunning Lamine Yamal strike and a Dani Olmo goal booking their spot in Sunday's final in Berlin.
Spain fought back to beat France 2-1 in an entertaining Euro 2024 semi-final with a stunning Lamine Yamal strike and a Dani Olmo goal booking their spot in Sunday's final in Berlin.
France struck early when Kylian Mbappe, not wearing a mask after breaking his nose earlier in the tournament, picked out Randal Kolo Muani who headed in from close range for his side's first goal from open play at the tournament. Yamal levelled for Spain in the 21st minute when he launched a ferocious left-footed drive from outside the penalty area that glanced off the post on its way into the net, making the 16-year-old the youngest scorer at a Euro or World Cup tournament.
Spain took the lead four minutes later after a period of sustained pressure when Olmo took a clever touch inside the penalty area and fired home a half-volley that deflected off France’s Jules Kounde. France kept Spain penned in during the second half and created a few chances but could not find a way back.Watch every game from Euro 2024 on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player as well as highlights and goals as they happen on RTÉ Sport digital platforms.
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