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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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.