France was stronger in the opening phase, with a leading role for Theo Hernandez. The left back laid up twice from just outside the penalty area and especially his second attempt was threatening. Goalkeeper Unai Simon – who had taken out a dangerous cross from Kylian Mbappé just before – could only watch while the intersection saved. Spain put two shots from Nico Williams against it, but they were significantly less dangerous.
Mikel Oyarzabal excels out
That did not apply to the third shot of the left winger. Striker Mikel Oyarzabal was found, kept the ball well with him and took it at the right time, after which Williams hard and high rank. A few minutes later, Oyarzabal had his second assist signed. He had a nice pass in the house and the well -run Mikel Merino shoved inside.
On the other hand there were a good chances for France, especially through Ousmane Dembélé, but Simon was never forced to a very difficult rescue. In the meantime, Dean Huijsen thought he was making his first goal for Spain for a while, but the goal was rejected because declarant Martin Zubimendi was sidelined.
Goal -rich second half
After the break it went fast with the goals and especially for Spain. First, Lamine Yamal hit from eleven meters and barely a minute later Pedri scored. The French also received a penalty kick, which was used by Kylian Mbappé. But there was no further keeping for Les Bleus, because it was already 5-1 halfway through the second half. Yamal was well served by Pedro Porro and then hit hit.
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France, on the other hand, had a bit more bad luck in the completion, as Dembélé hit the post, when he thought he finally passed Simon. The second French goal eventually came through substitute Rayan Cherki, who was wonderfully ranged from a meter or 20. The damage was even more limited in the final phase, when substitute Dani Vivian scored its own goal. In the injury time even the 5-4 fell due to a header Kolo Muani. However, it was too late for a real comeback and with that the miracle of Stuttgart was not forthcoming.