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France beat Spain to be crowned Nations League champions: Highlights and goals

The reigning world champions emerged victorious in the UEFA Nations League Final as France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 at San Siro. Here, check out the highlights and goals of this eventful game.

Updated on
October 10, 2021 08:32PM EDT

**© Getty Images**Benzema scored a fantastic goal in France's win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final.

France defeated Spain2-1 in the UEFA Nations League final at San Siro to becomechampions in the second edition of the European tournament. Les Bleusclaimed the trophy in a memorable come-from-behind win. After an uneventful first half, Spain and France got back to the field with more determination to fight forthe victory.

Didier Deschamps‘ side was close to put itself in front through Theo Hernandez, who hit the woodwork. And they regretted having missed that one, as Mikel Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead in the following play. But that didn’t last long.

Just a couple of minutes later,Karim Benzema put things level with a stunning, eyebrow-raising goal in the most intense moment of the match. Les Bleus strengthened themselves from then on and, with nearly ten minutes for the final whistle, Kylian Mbappe handed France the triumph. Check out the highlights and goals here.

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Martín O’donnell

Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with the website in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of soccer, NFL, and NBA, with a specialty in real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news, Martin has consistently been a valuable asset to the Bolavip team, especially during crucial sports seasons involving trades, playoffs, and finals. Now, as the Editor, Martin brings his extensive experience and keen editorial sense to lead Bolavip’s team, driving the website's growth and ensuring it remains a top source for sports news and analysis.