Spain have booked their place within the Euro 2024 remaining after an exhilarating 2-1 win over France in Munich on Tuesday evening.
The win extends Spain’s excellent document within the event, making it six wins from six matches to date.
Regardless of a shaky begin, Spain shortly discovered their footing. Fabian Ruiz missed an early alternative, earlier than Randal Kolo Muani headed France into the lead after Kylian Mbappé’s cross.
Nevertheless, Spain responded simply ten minutes later.
Lamine Yamal, 16, made historical past by changing into the youngest ever scorer in European Championship finals.
The Barcelona winger collected the ball 25 yards out and curled an unstoppable shot previous Mike Maignan, bringing Spain degree in positive style.
Spain then took the lead 4 minutes later when Dani Olmo pounced on a free ball inside France’s field.
His highly effective strike, deflected by Jules Kounde, flew previous Maignan. Initially credited to Kounde as an own-goal, UEFA later awarded the aim to Olmo.
Spain dominated the primary half, however France got here again stronger within the second interval, urgent for an equalizer.
Kylian Mbappe had the perfect probability for France, however his shot soared over the crossbar after leaving substitute Dani Vivian behind.
Nevertheless, Spain held on to their lead, securing their place within the remaining, and would wait to know their opponents after England vs Netherlands match on Wednesday.
