Following Portugal`s 2-1 success against Germany in the initial semifinal of the 2025 UEFA Nations League, attention now turns to the second last-four encounter. France is set to challenge Spain on Thursday, with the triumphant side earning a spot in Sunday`s final against Portugal at Munich`s Allianz Arena. The French squad features notable players who were part of PSG`s recent Champions League final victory over Inter, while Spain enters the match as the defending champions of the tournament.
Match Information: Spain vs. France
- Date: Thursday, June 5
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: MHP Arena — Stuttgart, Germany
- TV: FS1
- Live stream: Fubo (Requires subscription/trial)
- Odds: Spain +175; Draw +175; France +210
Recent Encounter
These two footballing giants last crossed paths in a thrilling 2024 UEFA Euro semifinal in July 2024. That dramatic contest saw Spain emerge victorious with a 2-1 comeback win. After France took an early lead through Randal Kolo Muani, Spain responded with goals from Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal to secure their place in the final. Spain went on to win the Euro 2024 tournament, defeating England in the final match.
Key Bet Suggestion
Kylian Mbappe to score +220 — Despite a campaign with Real Madrid that perhaps didn`t meet some expectations overall, Mbappe had a productive debut season in terms of goal scoring, netting 31 times in 34 league appearances for the team formerly managed by Carlo Ancelotti. As the club enters a new era under Xabi Alonso, Mbappe will be eager to add a trophy with his national team to his collection this season.
Projected Starting Lineups
Spain XI (Predicted): Unai Simon; Oscar Mingueza, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams; Alvaro Morata.
France XI (Predicted): Mike Maignan; Pierre Kalulu, Ibrahima Konate, Clement Lenglet, Theo Hernandez; Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue; Kylian Mbappe.
Player Spotlight
Lamine Yamal, Spain — The young Spanish sensation has had a remarkable season with Barcelona. Building on his success as a key figure in Spain`s Euro 2024 triumph, he`s now aiming to help secure another title for his nation before the next club season commences. Spain`s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, commented on the winger`s potential, stating, “Lamine`s trajectory in the future is going to be great. But it`s our responsibility to take care of all the little details that are even more important than footballing ability. He`s going to have a fantastic future. If he keeps progressing like this, he could be a footballing legend.”
Our Match Prediction
Some players in the French squad may still be feeling the effects or celebrating PSG`s Champions League win from last week. This could potentially give Spain an edge. Considering this, Spain appears to have a slightly better chance of advancing to face Portugal in Sunday`s final.
Prediction: Spain 2, France 1.
