Spain progressed to the UEFA Nations League ultimate on Thursday after a spectacular 5-4 victory over France of their semi-final conflict in Stuttgart. And as anticipated, Lamine Yamal was on the coronary heart of the win for La Roja.
Lamine Yamal reacts to Spain’s victory over France
The 17-year-old scored twice in the course of the victory, whereas he additionally received a penalty. It was yet one more big-game efficiency from the Barcelona man, who mirrored on the match when talking to the media (by way of MD).
“France is a good staff, they make you endure, it’s regular. They’re gamers who make you endure till the top. However we’re very pleased with the victory. Portugal would be the similar as this match, with world class gamers. We’re excellent groups and I hope to convey the Nations League again to Spain.”
Lamine Yamal sends message with reference to Ballon d’Or race
Many noticed the Spain-France match as being decisive for the 2025 Ballon d’Or race, with Lamine Yamal going up towards Ousmane Dembele – the 2 are projected to be the frontrunners for the award. And {the teenager} gave his ideas on the topic after the win in Germany, which noticed him take a step ahead.
“I all the time inform my mom, what motivates me and what I rise up for within the morning is to play soccer. The perfect factor is to speak on the pitch. Dembele is a good participant, however we’re within the ultimate.”
Lamine Yamal will surely be a deserved winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, however whether or not this match had any bearing on how the voting will go stays to be seen. In the end, he and his Spain teammates will solely be excited about Sunday’s UEFA Nations League towards Portugal, with the possibility being there for a 3rd trophy in three years.