Dj Vnyash
Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history, propelling Spain past France in a thrilling match to secure their spot in the Euro 2024 final. After Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring for France early on, Yamal equalized with a spectacular strike from outside the box at just 16 years and 362 days old. Spain quickly took the lead through Dani Olmo’s shot deflected by France’s Jules Kounde, ensuring a 2-1 advantage by halftime.
Despite a spirited second half from France, including chances for Aurelien Tchouameni and Kylian Mbappe, Spain’s solid defense held firm. Mbappe, playing without his protective mask for the first time since breaking his nose earlier in the tournament, missed a crucial opportunity to level the score late on.
Spain’s path to the final has been marked by their attacking prowess and defensive resilience, winning all six matches and netting a tournament-high 13 goals. The emergence of young talents like Yamal and Nico Williams has been pivotal, with Yamal’s record-breaking goal highlighting his immense potential on the international stage.
In contrast, France, despite their quality and recent World Cup final appearance, struggled to find their rhythm at Euro 2024. Hindered by cautious tactics and Mbappe’s injury woes, they managed just four goals in the tournament, with only one from open play, ultimately falling short against a formidable Spanish side.
