UEFA Nations League . Final

Spain

1
60%
Spain
1 - 2
France

France

3
40%
10 OCT 2021 14:45
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Goal

List of goalscorers

M. Oyarzabal
64'
1 - 0
1 - 1
66'
K. Benzema
1 - 2
80'
K. Mbappé
Start of match

End of match

  • 96'
    FT: Spain 1-2 France!!! All over in Milan after a terrific game! Spain were better in the first half which was quiet, but it was an electric second period. Oyarzabal made it 1-0 in the 64th minute, Benzema levelled two minutes later and then Mbappe got a controversial late winner 10 minutes from time. It looked offside, but it was given! Spain had several chances towards the end and ET would have been fair, but France held on. Thanks for joining us and see you again soon!
  • 96'
    Spain continue to threaten and balls keep getting headed away!!
  • 95'
    Another Spain corner and then the ball to the far post is missed by Pino!!!
  • 94'
    Pino!!!!! The corner is only half-cleared and Pino is denied by a tremendous Lloris save!
  • 94'
    Spain get a corner!! It's all Spain and Simon has gone up for it!
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
  • 92 '
    France sub: Veretout on for Griezmann.
  • 91'
    Five extra minutes!
  • 90'
    Mbappe has a go at the other end and it's saved by Simon! Very open.
  • 88'
    Chance for Oyarzabal!!! He shoots from inside the box and Lloris saves!
Card

Yellow card

a España
  • 86 '
    Laporte has his name taken after tripping Dubois just outside the D.
  • 83'
    It looks clearly offside to the naked eye. I'm very interested to see what Attwell's lines were.
  • 81'
    Attwell says the goal stands!! I'd like to see the lines on that one...
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
en el 80' (Francia)
  • 80 '
    Mbappe scores as Spain claim offside!!! Upameacano passes to Mbappe, who keeps his cool and beats Simon!! This looks offside though and should be chalked off.
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
  • 79 '
    France sub: Dubois is on for Pavard.
  • 77'
    Pino attacks and gets the corner off Tchouameni.
  • 76'
    Mbappe passes to Benzema and the cutback is booted away.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 75 '
    Spain sub: Gavi is replaced by Koke.
  • 74'
    The match is very open now.
  • 73'
    Rodri's effort is deflected behind for a corner.
  • 72'
    Spain lose the ball in their own half, Benzema gives to Mbappe and his shot is simple for Simon.
  • 70'
    France get a corner and Pogba's header is easy for Lloris.
  • 68'
    Mbappe tries to chip the GK from 25 yards as Simon is off his line, but it goes over.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
en el 66' (Francia)
  • 66 '
    Benzema levels for France!!! France attack through Pogba, the ball then goes to Mbappe and then to Benzema in the penalty area and the shot goes across Simon into the top corner! Simon gets a hand to it, but can't keep it out!
  • 65'
    We said the game was opening up and Spain have the breakthrough seconds after nearly falling behind!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
en el 64' (España)
  • 64 '
    Oyarzabal scores for Spain!!! Busquets sends a lovely pass forward, Oyarzabal gets past Upamecano and then hits across Lloris into the far corner!
  • 64'
    Hernandez strikes the bar!!! Mbappe and Benzema combine and then T Hernandez's effort strikes the crossbar from close range!
  • 62'
    Busquets is fouled and then there's a bit of handbags, but Taylor steps in the middle.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 61 '
    Spain sub: Pino on for Sarabia.
  • 58'
    It wasn't a pen, by the way. The Frenchman got the ball.
  • 58'
    Another corner for Luis Enrique's men.
  • 57'
    The game is more open in the second period.
  • 56'
    Gavi goes down under contact from Tchouameni wanting a spot kick, but Taylor says no!
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a Francia
  • 55 '
    Kounde has his name taken after sliding in on Busquets! Poor Busquets... Clear booking, by the way.
  • 54'
    France attack through Pavard and Mbappe and Alonso makes a vital clearance to stop Mbappe!
  • 53'
    Pogba makes another tackle, the ref says play on and at the other end, Kounde loses the ball, Sarabia and Oyarzabal combine, but the return ball is poor.
  • 52'
    Sarabia is caught by Kounde and it's a free-kick for the Spanish on this near touchline just inside France's half.
  • 50'
    Pogba has his shirt pulled, the ref gives him the free-kick and he's still mouthing off at the ref! He needs to be really careful...
  • 49'
    France attack through Mbappe, but the defence are up to the task.
Card

Yellow card

a Francia
  • 46 '
    Pogba is cautioned for a late tackle on Busquets and he's fuming with Anthony Taylor! It's a clear yellow. How could he possibly protest that? It's a nasty tackle on his foot.
  • 46'
    France get us going once again!
  • 45'
    HT: Spain 0-0 France! No goals in Milan and a draw is fair. Spain have been the better team with more possession and territory, but chances have been at a premium. Spain have mainly had dangerous attacks and claimed a penalty for handball by Kounde while France's best effort was early on, but VAR would have disallowed it anyway. Back for more shortly!
  • 45'
    45+2: A promising attack for Spain is broken down by Kounde and that will be that.
  • 45'
    Two extra minutes.
  • 44'
    Not long until half-time here and there could be one or two added minutes.
  • 42 '
    France sub: Upamecano is on for Varane.
  • 41 '
    France have a problem here... Varane is down on the floor, Lloris kicks it out and the United man's game is up. He seems to pull a muscle as he cleared the ball.
  • 40'
    Spain earn themselves a corner.
  • 39'
    Pogba's ball into the box is caught by the keeper.
  • 39'
    Spain are continuing to attack while France are waiting patiently for their opportunity.
  • 36'
    Alonso goes for goal, but Lloris watches it bounce wide of his left hand upright.
  • 35'
    F Torres is caught by Tchouameni and it's a free-kick to the Spanish 30 yards from goal.
  • 32'
    VAR Attwell says play on. I like that call. Another ref could've given it though.
  • 32'
    The ball strikes Kounde's arm which is slightly out, but he's moving and I'd say that's not a pen.
  • 31'
    Spain are shouting for a penalty for handball from a cross, but Anthony Taylor isn't interested.
  • 30'
    Spain are doing all the attacking, but Lloris is having very little to do.
  • 26'
    F Torres attacks down the near flank and gets the corner.
  • 26'
    Oyarzabal is brought down from behind by Varane.
  • 25'
    Spain having two-thirds of the ball.
  • 25'
    The game has slowed down a great deal. I think it will be goalless at the interval.
  • 21'
    Another foul. This time by Rodri. Many fouls so far. The ref may have to bring a card out soon.
  • 20'
    Little to report in the last few minutes here.
  • 18'
    Good play by Gavi to turn past Kimpembe, but he's then stopped just outside the area.
  • 15'
    Spain are definitely having the possession, but the French are looking dangerous going forward.
  • 13'
    Pogba is penalised for a foul.
  • 12'
    Torres passes for Sarabia in the box, but the shot is tame.
  • 11'
    F Torres down on this near touchline wanting a free-kick after a good run, but nothing's given.
  • 8'
    France attack again and a cross into the box for Mbappe is cleared away.
  • 6'
    Chance for Benzema! Pogba picks out the RM man, he tries to go around the GK, he cuts back for Mbappe and Azpi clears for corner. It was offside, but not given...
  • 5'
    Spain pass the ball to themselves near their own goal, but they get it away.
  • 3'
    Spain are having the ball, but then they are making fouls after losing it. That's another on. Azpi the culprit this time.
  • 2'
    Tchouameni is caught by Gavi and the French get a free-kick in the Spanish half.
  • 1'
    Oyarzabal concedes the first foul of the game.
  • 1'
    Spain get us going in the red from left to right! France in white!
Start of match

Start of match

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    The ball is delivered via the remote controlled car again!
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    The French supporters do the same to the Spanish anthem, which has no lyrics.
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    The French anthem is played first and there are some boos from the Spanish faithful.
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    The players make their way out here!
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    The Nations League trophy is brought onto the pitch!
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    There's plenty of Spain fans in the stadium and there's a great atmosphere despite two neutral teams playing.
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    14 degrees in Milan for this one. We'll have ET and penalties if needed.
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    Kimpembe and Tchouameni come in from the 3-2 win over Belgium. Rabiot (COVID) and Lucas Hernandez drop out.
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    Spain make two changes from the 1-2 win over Italy. Eric Garcia and Rodri come in for Pau Torres and Koke.
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    Anthony Taylor is the referee for this one while Stuart Attwell is the VAR.
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    France XI: Lloris (GK); Kimpembe, Varane, Kounde; Theo Hernandez, Pogba, Griezmann, Tchouameni, Pavard; Mbappe and Griezmann.
  • PRVW
    Spain XI: Simon (GK); Alonso, Laporte, E Garcia, Azpilicueta; Rodri, Busquets, Gavi; Oyarzabal, F Torres and Sarabia.
Info

Pre-match

10 October 2021, 22:45

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Stadium: Giuseppe Meazza

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    Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Nations League final between Spain and France!
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