Spain v France LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score as Lamine Yamal wondergoal knocks out Kylian Mbappe
Spain 2-1 France: The 16-year-old Lamine Yamal scored a stunning goal as La Roja advanced to the Berlin final, where they will face England or the Netherlands
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal scored a wondergoal to become the youngest scorer in men’s European Championship history to help knock out tournament favourites France and reach the final of Euro 2024.
The 16-year-old fired a stunning strike into the top cover from outside the penalty area to equalise after Randal Kolo Muani’s early opener in the semi-final in Munich. And Dani Olmo then struck moments later to give Spain the lead, as his goal-bound shot deflected in off France defender Jules Kounde.
Spain looked to contain France in a tight second half that saw few chances, but captain Kylian Mbappe blazed over the bar when finally getting a sight of goal and manager Didier Deschamps’ attacking changes did not help to force a late equaliser as La Roja held on.
Spain are through to their first men’s final since last winning the Euros in 2012 and will face either England or the Netherlands in Berlin on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s side play the Dutch tomorrow night looking to reach consecutive Euro finals after defeat to Italy three years ago.
Follow all the latest updates from Spain v France below:
Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France
49 mins
Another test for the French defence as Olmo brings it down well before shipping it to Yamal, but the youngster’s cross is headed away by Kounde.
Spain come again and Ruiz threads it to Cucurella, and his cross to the near post is cleared by Upamecano.
Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France
46 mins
Good ‘keeping from Maignan as he rushes out of his box to win the ball from Williams. Spain had played it out of danger in their half brilliantly to get to that point.
Moments later, Dembele’s cross deflects off Cucurella into the gloves of Simon.
KICK-OFF! Spain 2-1 France
Spain get the second period underway. Let’s hope it’s half as entertaining as the first.
Why is Marc Cucurella being booed as Spain face France at Euro 2024?
Spain defender Marc Cucurella was booed throughout the first half of his side’s Euro 2024 semi-final against France.
The Chelsea left-back was jeered every time he touched the ball in Munich, as his side fought from behind to lead a thriller.
Cucurella has started all six of Spain’s matches at Euro 2024 on the left side of defence, playing a key role in his team’s progress.
But the 25-year-old was involved in a moment of controversy in the quarter-finals against hosts Germany.
Spain knocked out the hosts in dramatic fashion, progressing thanks to a 2-1 victory in extra time as Mikel Merino scored a 119th-minute winner.
But with the score 1-1 in extra time, the hosts thought they had a penalty when Jamal Musiala’s goal-bound shot struck Cucurella’s arm in the box.
Referee Anthony Taylor did not award a penalty, but Germany were furious with the decision as they were knocked out.
Why is Marc Cucurella being booed as Spain face France at Euro 2024?
The defender was involved in a moment of controversy in the quarter-finals against hosts Germany
Lamine Yamal becomes youngest-ever Euros goalscorer with world-class strike against France
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to score at a European Championship on Tuesday, when he netted a wonder goal for Spain.
Lamal, 16, fired a long-range shot into the top corner from outside France’s penalty area, equalising for his nation after Randal Kolo Muani’s early opener in the Euro 2024 semi-final.
With his goal, the winger broke a 20-year record; at Euro 2004, then-18-year-old Johan Vonlanthen scored for Switzerland against France, four days after Wayne Rooney set a record by scoring against the Swiss.
Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France
47 mins
Kolo Muani brings down Nacho and the former Madrid man is writhing around on the floor, but he doesn’t get the booking he was looking for.
The referee blows the whistle for half-time, bringing an intriguing half to an end in Munich.
Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France
45 mins
There’ll be two minutes of added time, as Dembele brings down Cucurella and then Olmo is brought down. It’s petering out as half-time approaches.
Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France
44 mins
Yet anther dangerous free-kick for France, this time down the left. Dembele delivers again, but Spain are equal to it once more. France come again, but Rabiot’s chip into the box is poor.
Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France
42 mins
France are happy to keep possession as the half ends, not trying to force the issue. Kounde tries to clip a ball towards Hernandez, but Nacho clears again, and Spain have the ball.
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