8:55 PM4 minutes ago
In a 9-goal match in a decisive clash, Spain beats France 5-4 at the Mercedes Benz Arena and advances to the Nations League final. Before the final whistle, Kolo Muani, Gavi and Samu were cautioned with yellow cards. Thank you for following the game in real time with us on VAVEL.
8:52 PM7 minutes ago
In a move from the left side of the area, Cherki crosses the ball perfectly for Kolo Muani, who jumps and heads it past goalkeeper Unai Simón. France needs one more goal to make it all square.
8:50 PM9 minutes ago
The referee adds another five minutes of extra time to the second half. Merino then leaves the field and is replaced by Gavi in the Spanish national team. The game cools down after the stoppage for substitution and Spain is securing a place in the final.
8:45 PM14 minutes ago
Samu Aghehowa steps into the penalty area, shoots cross-field with his left foot and goalkeeper Maignan deflects with his right foot. Spain misses a great chance to score the sixth goal for the Spanish team. The game is very competitive.
8:44 PM15 minutes ago
In the move from the left side of the area, Cherki crosses the ball perfectly for Mbappé, but Vivian anticipates it and ends up pushing the ball into his own net. The Spanish defender scores the third goal for the French.
8:41 PM18 minutes ago
During a counterattack, Lamine Yamal is fouled by Theo Hernandez and is brought down in midfield. The French left-back is cautioned with a yellow card by the match referee and is suspended for the final stretch of the match.
8:39 PM20 minutes ago
Rayan Cherki takes a powerful shot with his right foot from outside the area and hits the corner of goalkeeper Unai Simón’s net to score the second goal for the French. France reduce the deficit and try to threaten the Spanish, who have five goals in their favor.
8:37 PM22 minutes ago
Oyarzabal and Le Normand leave the field and are replaced by Samu Aghehowa and Dani Vivian. Spain rest players after scoring five goals in the match and conceding one. The Spanish give the ball to the French and invest in the counterattack.
8:35 PM24 minutes ago
Mbappé recovers the ball in the half-moon after a mistake by the Spanish defense, turns his body and finishes with a cross with his right foot. Goalkeeper Unai Simón palms it away and concedes a corner. Dembélé then leaves the field and is replaced by Kolo Muani.
8:32 PM27 minutes ago
Dembélé attacks from the right side of the area, steps into the six-yard box and shoots low with his right foot. The ball hits the post and bounces back to the feet of the Spanish defenders. France turn the game around and try to reduce the score. Lenglet leaves the field and is replaced by Lucas Hernández.
8:26 PM33 minutes ago
Lamine Yamal is fed from the right side of the box, steps into the six-yard box and deflects the ball with his right foot into the left corner of goalkeeper Maignan’s goal. Spain scores the fifth goal at the Mercedes Benz Arena and crushes the French team.
8:25 PM35 minutes ago
Nico Williams and Pedri leave the field and are replaced by Dani Olmo and Fabián Ruiz for Spain. Malo Gusto and Bradley Barcola replace Pierre Kalulu and Désiré Doué respectively for France.
8:21 PM38 minutes ago
After a good move by Dembélé through the middle, the attacking midfielder passes to Doué, who cuts to the left and finishes with a well-placed shot with his right foot. The ball goes close to Unai Simón’s goal and almost hits the back of the net for the second time.
8:19 PM40 minutes ago
Mbappé converts a penalty kick with his left foot into the left corner and puts the ball past goalkeeper Unai Simón. France breaks through the Spanish goalkeeper’s block and reduces the score inside the Mercedes Benz Arena. The French try to react!
8:17 PM42 minutes ago
Mbappé challenges Pedro Porro for the ball on the left side of the area, invades the area and is brought down. The referee awards a penalty and the French have the chance to reduce the score after conceding four goals at the Arena.
8:15 PM44 minutes ago
In the move on the left side of the area, Nico Williams receives a pass from Pedri, who is wide on the wing, and passes it back to the midfielder, who finishes with his left foot and puts the ball past goalkeeper Maignan. Spain scores the fourth goal and wants more!
8:12 PMan hour ago
Lamine Yamal converts a penalty kick with his left foot into the right corner, putting it past goalkeeper Maignan. Spain extends their lead with a third goal from the Spanish striker.
8:11 PMan hour ago
Lamine Yamal runs down the left side of the area, invades the area and is fouled by Rabiot. After the VAR analysis, which had a chance of marking the Spanish striker as offside on the line of the play, the decision is a penalty for the Spanish.
8:07 PMan hour ago
In a move on the left side of the area, Theo Hernández attacks the baseline, crosses low and the ball goes past Dembélé, who had made a sliding tackle to finish. France misses a great chance to reduce the score at the Arena.
8:04 PMan hour ago
The second half begins at the Mercedes Benz Arena. For now, Spain is leading France 2-0 at the Mercedes Benz Arena in the Nations League semi-final. Follow the live broadcast of the final stage with us on VAVEL
7:48 PMan hour ago
For now, Spain is leading France 2-0 at the Mercedes Benz Arena in the Nations League semi-final. We’ll be back shortly to follow this great match in real time on VAVEL.
7:47 PMan hour ago
Dembélé tries a cross shot with his right foot from outside the area and goalkeeper Unai Simón makes another good save. The Spanish goalkeeper doesn’t let anything slip through his fingers in the first half of the match, while France misses several chances.
7:45 PMan hour ago
In a set play, Lamine Yamal lifts the ball into the box, Zubimendi heads it and passes to Huijsen. The defender shoots with his left foot and puts the ball past goalkeeper Maignan. After a VAR review, the offside is confirmed.
7:43 PMan hour ago
Koundé passes to Dembélé inside the box, who shoots over goalkeeper Unai Simón, but the goalkeeper jumps and palms away the Frenchman’s shot. France misses another good chance to react inside the Mercedes Benz Arena.
7:38 PMan hour ago
Dembélé is brought in on the right wing, hits a cross with his right foot and goalkeeper Unai Simón palms it to the left side, preventing the French team from scoring. The away team tries to react after conceding two goals in the first half of the match.
7:35 PMan hour ago
Lamine Yamal arrives late and makes a tackle on Doué. The Spanish forward is cautioned with a yellow card by the match referee and is suspended. The young player is at risk of being sent off in the decisive match.
7:32 PMan hour ago
Doué tries a cross shot with his right foot from outside the area and goalkeeper Unai Simón deflects it with his left hand to prevent the French goal. The ball is then crossed into the area, Mbappé finishes first time and the Spanish goalkeeper holds it firmly. France tries to react!
7:27 PM2 hours ago
Oyarzabal is fed through the middle, makes a great pass to Merino, who invades the area and finishes low with his right foot, putting the ball past goalkeeper Maignan in the corner of the French goal. Spain extends the lead!
7:23 PM2 hours ago
Lamine Yamal faces a marker on the right side of the area, makes a low cross and the ball is controlled in the six-yard box. Nico Williams picks up the rebound with his left foot and puts it past goalkeeper Maignan. A great goal from the Spanish!
7:21 PM2 hours ago
Rabiot advances down the left side of the area, has freedom and tries a powerful shot with his left foot. The ball goes too high and doesn’t bother goalkeeper Unai Simón. The game is played at the Mercedes Benz Arena. Both teams create good chances.
7:19 PM2 hours ago
Nico Williams breaks through the left side of the area, breaks through and shoots with his left foot. Goalkeeper Maignan deflects the ball with his left foot, preventing the Spanish team from scoring at the Mercedes Benz Arena. The game is very close in the semi-final.
7:17 PM2 hours ago
Doué receives the pass on the left side of the area, tries to dribble past the defender, but drops back and passes to Mbappé in the half-moon. Number 10 hits the ball with his right foot and hits the Spanish defense, who block the French shot.
7:13 PM2 hours ago
After a corner kick, the ball reaches Theo Hernández, who shoots a cross with his left foot in the half-moon and hits the crossbar of goalkeeper Unai Simón’s goal. France misses a great chance to open the scoring inside the Mercedes Benz Arena.
7:09 PM2 hours ago
Nico Williams breaks through the left side of the area, tries a shot with his right foot and goalkeeper Maignan makes a good save. Spain presses again after the chance wasted by the French against Unai Simón’s goal.
7:07 PM2 hours ago
In the move down the right side of the area, Mbappé sets off at speed with freedom, passes the ball in the penalty area, receives the ball back and shoots at goalkeeper Unai Simón, who saves it at close range and saves Spain.
7:06 PM2 hours ago
Inside the box, there is a back and forth movement, Yamal catches the ball with his left foot in the six-yard box and the ball deflects off the French defense. Spain wins a corner and has the chance to open the scoring from a set piece inside the Mercedes Benz Arena.
7:04 PM2 hours ago
Theo Hernández receives the ball on the left side of the area, shoots across goal with his left foot and the ball goes too high and out. Goalkeeper Unai Simon is not worried and is relieved that France missed the chance.
7:00 PM2 hours ago
The game begins! The first half is underway between Spain and France at the Mercedes-Benz Arena for the Nations League semi-final. Follow the live broadcast of this great match with us on VAVEL.
6:13 PM3 hours ago
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6:00 PM3 hours ago
Spain and France face each other on Thursday (05), at 4 pm, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The match is valid for the Nations League semi-final. Follow us as we broadcast this great match in real time.
5:50 PM3 hours ago
In addition to the live coverage here on VAVEL, the Spain vs. France match will be broadcast live in Brazil on ESPN, SporTV, and Disney+. The match is part of the Nations League semifinals. Follow the broadcast with us.
5:35 PM3 hours ago
“Kylian (Mbappé) and Aurélien (Tchouaméni) will arrive on Monday at noon, and the seven players who will play in the Champions League final will arrive on Monday night. Honestly, they both intended to come on Friday, but they (Real Madrid) follow FIFA rules and the date is June 2. I’m not going to put the players in conflict with the club. Kylian, as captain, wanted to be with the group already, but that’s how things are.” “Yes, of course, there’s a lot of respect between us. The last time we saw each other was in the summer of 2023 and we intend to see each other again next summer, for the same reasons. Zizou is a very good candidate, natural and, I would add, expected. I don’t know if he’ll want to.” “I’m not going to get into that debate. Didier has two years left on his contract and, out of respect for him, his team and the players, the question of his succession is not being raised today. I want Didier to work in peace, as we have significant challenges ahead of us,” concluded the French coach.
5:30 PM3 hours ago
“I’m going to rest for a few hours, because right now I’m going to start watching football and thinking about what we’re going to do in September. Well, I’m healthy. I follow a footballer’s diet, pasta and shredded chicken.” “I’m in love with my land, my country and Spain. I think we’re the best country in the world and the best place to live. Let’s talk about bullfighting. San Isidro or the April Fair: which do you like more?” “Well, each one has its own atmosphere. You made it difficult for me (laughs). I really liked San Isidro. It was a discovery. Emilio de Justo. I’m an admirer of all bullfighters. Long live good bullfighters! But for me, Emilio de Justo is not only my friend, whom I appreciate and love very much, but I’m also an admirer of luck.” “A complete workout. The truth is that I take care of myself. I try to work all muscle groups. I like it because I’m also balanced in that aspect of muscle development. But above all, the most important thing is that it’s what helps me have more mental balance. It really clears my mind.” “Wine and Rioja, yes”.
5:25 PM4 hours ago
France’s likely starting line-up is set to be: Maignan; Gusto, Konaté, Lucas Hernandez, Digne; Tchouaméni, Koné, Rabiot; Olise, Mbappé, Kolo Muani. France have some important absences from their squad for the clash.
5:20 PM4 hours ago
France coach Deschamps is certain to be without two players for the clash with Spain: Eduardo Camavinga has suffered a complete rupture of the adductor tendon in his left thigh and Jules Koundé has a distal tendon injury in his left thigh. William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano have both suffered cartilage injuries in their knee.
5:15 PM4 hours ago
Spain’s likely line-up is: Unai Simón; Mingueza, Cubarsí, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Ruíz; Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Williams and Morata. Spain have a number of players missing for the match.