Spain has secured a place in the Euro 2024 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over France in the semi-finals. The match, held on July 9, 2024, was marked by a historic moment as 16-year-old Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history, breaking a 20-year record.France took an early lead through Randal Kolo Muani in the 9th minute, but Spain quickly turned the tide. Yamal, at 16 years and 362 days old, equalized with a stunning long-range strike in the 21st minute. Dani Olmo secured Spain’s lead four minutes later, sealing their victory.Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team’s performance, calling them ’26 Genies’ who work well together. The victory extends Spain’s winning streak to six consecutive matches in the tournament, a new record for the European Championship.On the French side, captain Kylian Mbappe expressed disappointment, admitting that the team ‘didn’t do enough’ to reach the final. Mbappe, who played without a protective mask after breaking his nose in the opening match, had a late chance to equalize but sent the ball over the bar.The match was not without controversy, as Yamal’s goal celebration appeared to be a response to pre-match comments made by France’s Adrien Rabiot. After the game, Yamal cryptically stated, ‘My celebration? It was for the person who knows it is for him.’ Spain will now face either England or the Netherlands in the final on July 14 at the Olympiastadion Berlin. As they prepare for their first appearance in a major tournament final since 2012, the Spanish media is celebrating the team’s achievement, with newspapers like Marca, Sport, and Mundo Deportivo prominently featuring Yamal on their front pages.
Key points
- Spain defeated France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-final.
- 16-year-old Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history.
- Spain will face either England or the Netherlands in the final on July 14 in Berlin.
- The victory extends Spain’s winning streak to six consecutive matches in the tournament.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in reporting Yamal’s age, with some sources stating he is 16 years old while others report him as 17.
This may be due to his upcoming birthday on July 13.
