Oman today_ The national teams of Spain, France, and Portugal secured their spots in the semi-finals of the 2025 UEFA Nations League after defeating their opponents across two-legged ties.
In one of the most intense matches, France, after losing 2-0 to Croatia in the first leg, managed to level the aggregate score in the return leg with goals from Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé in the 52nd and 80th minutes. With the match ending in a draw after regulation and extra time, the game went to penalties, where France triumphed 5-4 to advance to the next stage.
Similarly, Spain and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in the second leg, repeating the result of the first leg, which led the game into extra time. Mikel Oyarzabal scored for Spain, while Memphis Depay and Ian Maatsen found the net for the Netherlands. During extra time, Lamine Yamal scored to put Spain ahead, but Xavi Simons equalized through a penalty. In the end, Spain prevailed in the penalty shootout, winning 5-4 and advancing to the semi-finals.
Portugal, who had suffered a 1-0 defeat against Denmark in the first leg, turned the tables in the second leg with a 3-2 victory, forcing the match into extra time. Portugal’s goals came from an own goal by Joachim Andersen, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Francisco Trincão. In extra time, Gonçalo Ramos and Trincão scored again to secure a 5-2 win on the night and a 5-3 victory on aggregate, sending Portugal to the semi-finals.
According to the semi-final draw, Spain will face France, while Germany will go up against Portugal. These matches are scheduled for June 3 and 4, with the final and third-place playoff set for June 7, where the champion of this edition will be crowned.
Spain, France, and Portugal Advance to the Semi-Finals of the 2025 UEFA Nations League
