Spain Reach Euro 2024 Final with Comeback Win Against France

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Spain secured their place in the final of Euro 2024 with a 2-1 victory over France in Munich on Tuesday.

Les Bleus took an early lead, but their advantage was quickly erased by a resurgent La Roja side who responded swiftly to turn the match around.

Luis de la Fuente's men will now face either England or the Netherlands - who play in Dortmund on Wednesday - in this Sunday's final at Berlin's Olympiastadion, with a chance at European glory.

France went ahead after nine minutes when Ousmane Dembele dribbled in from the right flank and found Kylian Mbappe on the opposite wing. With an unobstructed view, Mbappe delivered a picture-perfect cross for Randal Kolo Muani, who got on the wrong side of defender Aymeric Laporte and headed his side in front.

However, France's advantage lasted only 12 minutes before it was wiped out by Lamine Yamal. Receiving the ball 25 yards out, the Spain winger tiptoed infield and unleashed an unstoppable strike over goalkeeper Mike Maignan to bring his side level. This goal made Yamal the youngest scorer in the history of the European Championships.

Soon after, Spain took the lead through Dani Olmo, whose low strike deflected in off Jules Kounde after France failed to clear their lines in their own box.

Didier Deschamps made several attacking substitutions early in the second half to try and turn the tide again, but his side could only muster half-chances.

Spain's progression to the final was confirmed at the end of five minutes of stoppage time, ending France's hopes of a first European title in 24 years.