Yamal makes history to book Euro 2024 final

Spain booked their place in the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win over France in Munich on Tuesday.

It was Les Bleus who took the lead, opening the scoring after just nine minutes as Randal Kolo Muani headed home a Kylian Mbappe cross at the far post.

However, La Roja had completely turned the game on its head within 16 minutes, first equalising with a historic Lamine Yamal wondergoal, before Dani Olmo scored the winner just a few minutes later.

This is Spain’s fifth appearance in the European Championship final and their third in the last five editions, while they’re hunting a record fourth title in the competition. Up next in Berlin will be the winner of England vs Netherlands.

But first, here are the full player ratings from the semi-final:

Spain vs France player ratings

Spain player ratings (4-2-3-1)

Unai Simon – 7/10 – Could do nothing about the French goal and cleared up everything else that came his way.

Jesus Navas – 5/10 – Had a very mixed evening up against Mbappe but gave as good as he got. Forced off just before the hour mark with a knock.

Nacho Fernandez – 8/10 – Filled in brilliantly for the suspended Le Normand. Amazing to think this is just his fifth major tournament appearance for Spain given his achievements with Real Madrid.

Aymeric Laporte – 7/10 – Lost sight of Kolo Muani for his goal. Did well after that, particularly in the second half.

Marc Cucurella – 7/10 – Probably could have helped Laporte a little more on the French goal but was excellent defensively otherwise. A little quieter in attack than he has been, perhaps distracted by the boos from German supporters inside the stadium.

Rodri – 8/10 – Cruised through the match as only Rodri can. Completed 52 of his 55 passes while making six recoveries, three clearances and one tackle.

Fabian Ruiz – 5/10 – One of the players of the tournament without a doubt, but Fabian Ruiz was not at his best tonight. Sloppy with the ball and was almost punished with a giveaway inside the box in the second half. Missed with a free header inside the first five minutes.

Lamine Yamal – 9/10 – Just days before his 17th birthday, Yamal finally got the goal we all wanted to see…

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Author : CJ

Publish date : 2024-07-09 21:15:47

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