Lamine Yamal Becomes Youngest-Ever Scorer as Spain Defeats France to Reach Euro 2024 Final

In a thrilling semifinal match, Spain secured a spot in the Euro 2024 final by defeating France 2-1 on Tuesday. Spain's victory was highlighted by 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who became the youngest-ever scorer in the tournament's history. 

France initially took the lead with Randal Kolo Muani heading in a cross from Kylian Mbappé. However, Yamal's moment of brilliance in the 21st minute leveled the score. Just four minutes later, Dani Olmo netted the decisive goal for Spain.

“We were in a difficult stretch after conceding early. I just took the ball and wanted to put it right there. I am very happy,” Yamal said. “I don’t try to think about it too much, just enjoy myself and help the team, and if it goes my way, then I am happy for the goal and for the win.”

Spain, aiming for a record fourth European Championship title, will face either England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday in Berlin, a day after Yamal's 17th birthday.

France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged Spain's superior performance, stating, “They were superior in terms of control and technique. The team that gave the best impression was Spain. So they deserve to win tonight.”

Spain has been the standout team of Euro 2024, winning all their matches and scoring 13 goals, equaling the Spanish record for most goals at a European Championship and just one behind the overall record set by France in 1984.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente warned their next opponents, “Even though it might sound difficult, there is room for improvement.”

Spain will discover their final opponent when England faces the Netherlands in the second semifinal in Dortmund on Wednesday.

There was surprise in Munich when Mbappé took the field without the mask he has been wearing since sustaining a broken nose in France’s opening group game at Euro 2024.

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