UEFA Nations League: Spain lock horns with France in blockbuster semi-final clash
2023 UEFA Nations League winners, Spain, take on 2021 champions, France, in today’s semi-final with one nation set to play in Sunday’s final.
Luis de la Fuente’s La Roja come into this game in excellent form, not losing a game since March 2024 a run of 15 wins and three draws, including a European Championship after beating England 2-1 in the final.
Spain were also victors over France at Euro 2024 with goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo cancelling out Randal Kolo Muani’s opener in the semi-final.
Just like in July, La Roja’s front three should consist of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata.
In midfield, Fabian Ruiz’ exploits in PSG’s Champions League win against Inter at the weekend will likely see him on the bench, with Gavi coming in alongside Martin Zubimendi and Pedri.
Like Ruiz, France Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Ousmane Dembélé, Marcus Thuram and Bradley Barcola all featured in the Champions League final, and so Didier Deschamps has a decision to make surrounding the
