Spain will face France in a much-anticipated UEFA Nations League semi-final this Thursday, a clash shaped by penalties, missing stars, and revenge.
- Spain and France both reached the semi-finals after winning penalty shootouts
- Rodri and Carvajal are out for Spain due to suspension and injury
- France’s defence may struggle without their usual full-backs
- Young stars like Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise are ones to watch
- The winner will advance to the final in Munich on Sunday, 8 June
This is more than just a semi-final; it’s a rematch laced with tension. Spain beat France in the 2024 Euros and fell to them in the 2021 Nations League final. Now, both sides are dealing with squad challenges. Spain is banking on flair from its teenage wingers, while France leans on experience and Mbappé’s firepower. With suspensions and form tilting the scales, this clash might hinge on individual brilliance — or one more nervy penalty shootout.
Thursday’s match promises drama, but will youth outshine experience? Or will Les Bleus rewrite the script? Let’s talk after the final whistle.
