Match report

Spain Stuns France 2-1 in Euro Championship Clash

Spain
Spain
2–1
FT
France
France
Jul 9, 2024

Spain staged a remarkable comeback to stun France 2-1 in their Euro Championship encounter. Despite conceding to R. Kolo Muani early on, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo scored crucial goals to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • R. Kolo Muani (France) scored the opening goal at the 9th minute, assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
  • • Lamine Yamal (Spain) equalized at the 21st minute, with an assist from Alvaro Morata.
  • • Dani Olmo (Spain) scored the winning goal at the 25th minute.
  • • Spain made several substitutions, including A. Morata and Dani Olmo, to maintain momentum.
  • • France also made strategic substitutions, but couldn't prevent the loss.

Lineups

Spain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Unai Simón (G)
  • 22 Jesús Navas (D)
  • 4 Nacho (D)
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
  • 24 Marc Cucurella (D)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 19 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 10 Dani Olmo (M)
  • 17 Nico Williams (M)
  • 7 Álvaro Morata (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Dani Vivian
  • 21 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 6 Mikel Merino
  • 18 Martín Zubimendi
  • 11 Ferran Torres
  • 25 Fermín López
  • 1 David Raya
  • 13 Álex Remiro
  • 15 Álex Baena
  • 12 Álex Grimaldo
  • 26 Ayoze Pérez
  • 9 Joselu

France

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 5 J. Koundé (D)
  • 4 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 17 W. Saliba (D)
  • 22 T. Hernández (D)
  • 13 N. Kanté (M)
  • 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 14 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 11 O. Dembélé (F)
  • 12 R. Kolo Muani (F)
  • 10 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 E. Camavinga
  • 7 A. Griezmann
  • 25 B. Barcola
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 19 Y. Fofana
  • 2 B. Pavard
  • 20 K. Coman
  • 24 I. Konaté
  • 1 B. Samba
  • 15 M. Thuram
  • 18 W. Zaïre-Emery
  • 21 J. Clauss
  • 23 A. Areola
  • 3 F. Mendy

Timeline

  1. France
    9' France Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kolo Muani · Assist: K. Mbappe
  2. Spain
    14' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    Navas

    Foul

  3. Spain
    21' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    Lamine Yamal · Assist: A. Morata
  4. Spain
    25' Spain Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Olmo
  5. Spain
    58' Spain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Navas · On: D. Vivian
  6. France
    60' France Card · Yellow Card
    Aurélien Tchouaméni

    Foul

  7. France
    62' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adrien Rabiot · On: E. Camavinga
  8. France
    62' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: A. Griezmann
  9. France
    63' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Kolo Muani · On: B. Barcola
  10. Spain
    76' Spain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Morata · On: M. Oyarzabal
  11. Spain
    76' Spain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Olmo · On: M. Merino
  12. France
    79' France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Dembele · On: O. Giroud
  13. France
    89' France Card · Yellow Card
    E. Camavinga

    Foul

  14. Spain
    90'+1 Spain Card · Yellow Card
    Lamine Yamal

    Foul

  15. Spain
    90'+3 Spain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lamine Yamal · On: F. Torres
  16. Spain
    90'+4 Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nico Williams · On: Martín Zubimendi

Match Stats

Stat Spain France
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 9
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 500 339
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.82 1.10
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 442 283
Shots Inside Box 2 8
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spain's equalizer by Lamine Yamal at the 21st minute shifted the momentum in their favor, giving them the confidence to push for a win.
  • ▸ Dani Olmo's goal at the 25th minute was decisive, securing Spain's lead and setting the stage for their victory.