Spain vs France Nations League semi-final HIGHLIGHTS: Yamal shines as Spain book final date with POR

Spain's early goals made it easy for them despite a late surge by France who are beaten in Stuttgart on the night.

2:25 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Spain are into the final!

Spain win the dramatic semi-final against France 5-4 on the night as France's late surge wasn't enough in the end. 9 goals in the game on a night of high drama and quality.

2:22 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: France make it 5-4!

What is happening right now. Cherki's cross is put into the goal from Kolo Muani as he makes it 5-4 with 90 seconds left in the game.

2:21 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: 5 minutes added!

last 5 minutes for France to spring a stunning comeback but it is not looking possible at the moment with Spain having almost booked their place in the final

2:14 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: France make it 5-3!

France leave it very late as they have their 3rd goal courtesy of an own goal by defender Vivian. Only 5 minutes left now in the tie.

2:07 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Cherki with a stunner!

Riyan Cherki scores a golazo on his France debut as he volleys it from outside the box into the left corner.

2:05 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Spain passing time now!

Mbappe's shot on goal after a mistake by Spain is saved by Simon but other than that Spain are enjoying possession at the moment and are passing the ball around effortlessly.

1:57 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Yamal with a brace!

Lamine Yamal makes it 5-1 with his brace as he slots the ball into the bottom left corner with his week foot from across the goal. Making his Ballon d'Or case stronger and stronger this guy!

1:54 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Barcola on!

Barcola comes on for France in order to present some freshness to the attack as France need 3 goals to come back into the game. A tidious task against the European champions.

1:48 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Mbappe converts it!

Kylian Mbappe makes it 4-1 with more than half an hour left for the comeback on the night.

1:47 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Penalty for France now!

A penalty is awarded to France now as Mbappe is brought down by Porro.

1:45 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: 2 goals in 2 minutes for Spain!

While Lamine Yamal converted a cool penalty to make it 3, it was Pedri who went on to score the 4th goal in the next minutes as he slotted the ball from close range into the bottom right corner. Assist from Nico Williams as Spain are running riot at the moment.

1:39 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Penalty for Spain!

Rabiot tackles Yamal inside the box after a 3 vs 2 on the break.

1:34 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: 2nd half begins!

Spain kicks off the 2nd half as they will try to add one or more goals to their lead.

1:18 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Spain lead at half-time!

Spain go into half-time with a 2-goal lead.

1:14 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Huijsen goal denied!

Huijsen's goal from close range is ruled out because of offside.

1:05 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Doue tackled by Yamal!

Doue is tackled by Yamal as he gets a yellow card for it. Freekick goes to waste as it is high for all the takers.

12:57 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Merino makes it 2-0!

Merino slots it into the bottom right corner as Spain lead 2-0 within the first half an hour.

12:53 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Nico Williams puts Spain ahead!

Nico Williams blasts it into the net from close range as Spain are now ahead in the semi-final tie.

12:49 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Williams shot saved!

Williams' shot is saved from Maignan from the left flank as both sides are trying to create chances at the moment.

12:43 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Theo Hernandes hits the post!

Hernandes hits the top corner post as his shot from just inside the box almost gets the breakthrough.

12:38 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: France comes close!

France comes close as Kylian Mbappe fails to square it down to his teammate as Unai Simon blocks the save.

12:30 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Action begins!

The action begins as France kicks off the game. 

12:15 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Action to begin soon!

We are less than 15 minutes away from the kick off as the anticipation builds up between players and fans.

12:04 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Mbappe leading the line!

Listing Kylian Mbappé's achievements can feel redundant at times, but it's especially relevant here. In his first season with Real Madrid, the 26-year-old forward scored 31 goals in 34 La Liga matches. Only Ronaldo Nazário in 1996/97 (34 goals) and Pruden Sánchez in 1940/41 (33 goals) have surpassed that tally in their debut La Liga campaigns.

12:00 AM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Yamal set to take on the legendary duo!

If Yamal wins tonight's tie and progresses with Spain to the final, he will face both Ronaldo and Messi in separate finals in a span of few months. The final of the Nations League against Cristiano and Portugal and then the Finnalisima next year against Messi's Argentina!

11:52 PM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Yamal vs Doue tonight!

Spain starting 11: Unai Simon, Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella, Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri, Yamal, Oyarzabal, N. Williams

 

France starting 11: Maignan, Hernandez, Lenglet, Konate, Kalulu, Rabiot, Kone, Doue, Olise, Dembele, Mbappe

11:49 PM

Spain vs France Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Action to begin at 12:30 AM!

Hello and welocme to the live coverage of the UEFA Nations League semi-final clash between Spain and France at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. A place in the final against Portugal is up for grabs tonight as European champions Spain take on the formidable French contingent. Action to begin at 12:30 AM IST.