France Beat Spain To Be Crowned Champions Of Nations League

France have defeated Spain in the 2021 UEFA Nations League in San Siro, Milan.

The match ended 2:1 in favour of the champions who came from behind to secure the gold.

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On the road to the finals, Spain defeated the Euro 2020 holders Italy 2:1 on Wednesday, with Ferran Torres scoring twice for La Roja.

France came from two goals behind against Belgium to record a 3-2 victory. It was made possible by Theo Hernandez’s 90th-minute winner.

Both teams have met 36 times with Spain winning 16, while France have won 13 and the total draws is seven.

Busquets played a pass to Oyarzabal who sent the ball skidding across Lloris in the 64th minute of play.

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France produced an equalizer two minutes later courtesy of Benzema’s gorgeous finish into the far top corner.

Didier Deschamps’ men closed the score sheet with a fascinating finish from Kylian Mbappe in the 80th minute.

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