Spain’s stunning comeback secures Euro 2024 final spot

MUNICH: In a thrilling encounter on Tuesday, Spain came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over France, propelling them into the Euro 2024 final. The match saw a record-breaking moment as 16-year-old Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in a Euro or World Cup tournament, equalizing with a sublime shot in the 21st minute to cancel out Randal Kolo Muani’s opener. Just four minutes later, Dani Olmo netted his third goal of the knockout stage, completing Spain’s swift comeback.

Spain, who have maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament, displayed an attacking style of play that diverges from their famed tiki-taka approach that brought them global success over a decade ago. Their dynamic first-half performance underscored their status as tournament favorites.

“I’m very happy to have made it to the final,” said Yamal, who was named man of the match. “Now the most important thing is to win it. We were in a difficult moment, you wouldn’t expect a goal so soon.”