5:4 against France: Spain advances to the Nations League final

(dpa) With power, finesse and exceptional talent Lamine Yamal: European champions Spain stormed into the final of the Nations League with a spectacular 5:4 win against runners-up France - but even had to tremble briefly at the very end.

Another victory against Portugal would give coach Luis de la Fuente's charges the title defense on Sunday (9 p.m.) in Munich and complete the European treble consisting of Nations League, European Championship and Nations League.

A few hours earlier (3 p.m.), France will face the German national team, which, after its disappointing semi-final exit in the match for third place in Stuttgart, is aiming for at least a conciliatory end to the home event.

Nico Williams (22nd minute) and Mikel Merino (25th) scored early for the Spaniards in a fast-paced and highly entertaining match. After the break, brilliant double goalscorer Yamal (54th, penalty/67th) and Pedri (55th) added more goals in front of a sold-out Stuttgart Arena.

Kylian Mbappé also scored for France, scoring from the penalty spot (59th minute), and substitute Rayan Cherki (79th minute). An own goal by Spain's Daniel Vivian (84th minute) and a late goal by Randal Kolo Muani (90th minute +3) rounded off the memorable nine-goal spectacle, which almost turned the game around in the end.