Spain 2-1 France: La Roja player ratings as they reach another European final | UEFA Euro 2024
Spain secured a 2-1 win over France in Munich on Tuesday (July 9) to reach the Euro 2024 final. They recovered from an early deficit at the Allianz Arena to reign supreme.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winners opened the scoring in the eighth minute after Kylian Mbappe had found Randal Kolo Muani with a sumptuous cross. La Roja, though, fought back and restored parity through Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal. He found the back of the net with a glorious screamer to become the youngest goalscorer in competition history.
Four minutes later, the three-time winners took the lead via Dani Olmo, who took a shot that deflected in off Joules Kounde in the 25th minute, which proved to be enough for the win. On that note, here are the ratings of Spain players:
Unai Simon- 6.5/10
The Athletic Bilbao keeper had a decent game for La Roja in the Euro 2024 semis. He made two saves to help his team to victory in a generally anonymous display.
Jesus Navas -7 /10
The veteran had a fine game at right-back before injury saw him come off in the 58th minute. He made five clearances and helped keep La Roja at bay.
Nacho Fernandez - 7.5/10
The former Real Madrid captain had a fine game alongside Laporte, helping secure the defence and passing the ball out with ease. His 95 percent pass accuracy and five clearances highlight his fine performance.
Aymeric Laporte - 8 /10
The Al-Nassr defender was majestic in the heart of the Spain defence. While he conceded an early goal, his three headed clearances prevented the French from equalising after falling behind.
Marc Cucurella - 7/10
It was a good performance from the Chelsea defender in Munich. He won his lone tackle and provided a dependable passing outlet for Luis de la Fuente's Euro 2024 contenders.
Rodri - 8/10
The Manchester City midfielder was his usual dependable self and was immaculate in front of defence. His crisp passing with 95 percent accuracy provided a base for La Roja to go forward.
Fabian Ruiz 7-/10
The PSG midfielder had a decent outing. While uninspiring and easy to miss, he performed his task of screening the defence alongside Rodri decently.
Dani Olmo - 8.5 /10
The Leipzig forward had a fine game, scoring the second goal to give La Roja the lead. He completed 67 percent of his dribbles and was a lively presence before he was withdrawn in the 76th minute.
Lamine Yamal -9/10
The 16-year-old was fabulous for La Roja and scored an absolute peach of a goal to level the game and deflate the French. He was undoubtedly the Man of the match and looks like a fabulous player already.
Nico Williams - 6.5/10
The Athletic Bilbao winger had a quiet game before his substitution in added time, completing only a third of his dribbles. He was withdrawn late in the game for Martin Zubimendi.
Alvaro Morata -7.5 /10
The Atletico Madrid striker had a fine game for Spain, leading the line well and bagging an assist before he was taken off in the 76th minute.
Ratings of Spain substitutes against France
Daniel Vivian - 7/10
He came on for Jesus Navas after 58 minutes and helped Spain see out the Euro 2024 semi-final expertly.
Mikel Oyarzabal - 6.5/10
He came on for Alvaro Morata in the 76th minute and helped secure the win.
Mikel Merino - 6.5/10
He came on for Dani Olmo in the 76th minute and saw out the game to book La Roja's place in the Berlin title match.
Martin Zubimendi - NA
The Real Sociedad midfielder came on in added time for Spain and helped see out the win.
Ferran Torres - NA
The Barcelona attacker came on late in added time and didn't impact the Euro 2024 clash.