Match report
Spain Stuns France 5-4 in UEFA Nations League Thriller
Spain
5–4
FT
France
Jun 5, 2025
Spain stunned France with a 5-4 victory in an electrifying UEFA Nations League match. The game was filled with early goals, key substitutions, and a flurry of late action that saw France claw back into contention before Spain secured their triumph. M. Oyarzabal and Nico Williams were pivotal in Spain's early surge, while France's efforts were highlighted by goals from K. Mbappe and a late one from R. Cherki.
Key Facts
- • Spain secured a 5-4 victory over France
- • Goals for Spain: M. Oyarzabal (2), Nico Williams, Penalty, Own Goal
- • Goals for France: Penalty, K. Mbappe, Own Goal, R. Cherki
- • Lamine Yamal and Adrien Rabiot received yellow cards for fouls
- • Several key substitutions were made by both teams in the second half
Lineups
Spain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan
- 19 P. Kalulu
- 22 T. Hernández
- 14 A. Rabiot
- 15 I. Konaté
- 5 C. Lenglet
- 7 O. Dembélé
- 13 M. Koné
- 10 K. Mbappé
- 11 M. Olise
- 24 D. Doué
Substitutes
- 12 R. Kolo Muani
- 21 L. Hernández
- 25 R. Cherki
- 17 M. Gusto
- 20 B. Barcola
- 1 B. Samba
- 18 W. Zaïre-Emery
- 9 M. Thuram
- 23 L. Chevalier
- 8 A. Tchouaméni
- 6 M. Guendouzi
- 3 L. Digne
- 4 L. Badé
- 2 B. Pavard
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Unai Simón
- 2 Pedro Porro
- 24 Marc Cucurella
- 18 Martín Zubimendi
- 3 Robin Le Normand
- 12 Dean Huijsen
- 20 Pedri
- 6 Mikel Merino
- 21 Mikel Oyarzabal
- 19 Lamine Yamal
- 11 Nico Williams
Substitutes
- 9 Gavi
- 26 Samu Aghehowa
- 5 Dani Vivian
- 10 Dani Olmo
- 8 Fabián Ruiz
- 17 Álex Grimaldo
- 22 Isco
- 7 Álvaro Morata
- 15 Yeremy Pino
- 1 David Raya
- 16 Álex Baena
- 4 Pau Cubarsí
- 14 Óscar Mingueza
- 25 Fermín López
- 13 Álex Remiro
Timeline
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22' Spain Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: M. Oyarzabal
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25' Spain Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: M. Oyarzabal
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33' Spain Card · Yellow CardLamine Yamal
Foul
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51' France Card · Yellow CardAdrien Rabiot
Foul
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54' Spain Goal · PenaltyUnknown player
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55' Spain Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: Nico Williams
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59' France Goal · PenaltyUnknown player
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63' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Olise · On: R. Cherki
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63' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Kalulu · On: M. Gusto
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63' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Doue · On: B. Barcola
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64' France subst · Substitution 1Off: Nico Williams · On: D. Olmo
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64' France subst · Substitution 2Off: Pedri · On: F. Ruiz
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67' Spain Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: P. Porro
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72' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: Clément Lenglet · On: L. Hernandez
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76' Spain subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
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77' France subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: Samu
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77' France subst · Substitution 4Off: Robin Le Normand · On: D. Vivian
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79' France Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: K. Mbappe
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82' France Card · Yellow CardT. Hernández
Foul
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84' France Goal · Own GoalD. Vivian
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90'+4 France Card · Yellow CardR. Kolo Muani
Foul
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90' France subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Merino · On: Gavi
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90' France Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: R. Cherki
Match Stats
| Stat | Spain | France |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 90% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 24 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 393 | 501 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 9 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 8 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 324 | 451 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 17 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spain's early goals by M. Oyarzabal (22' and 25') set the tone and gave them a commanding lead
- ▸ France's late goal from R. Cherki (90'+0) brought the game back to 5-4, but Spain held on for the victory