"Who Said the Nations League Was Boring?"
Turns out, UEFA’s "we-made-this-up" competition just delivered one of the craziest games of the year! Spain and France went full "hold my beer" mode in a nine-goal thriller, with La Roja somehow escaping 5-4 winners after nearly bottling a 5-1 lead.
Now, Spain face Portugal in the final (both chasing a second title), while France and Germany battle for the prestigious "We Came Third in a Tournament Nobody Remembers" trophy.
Lamine Yamal: The Teenage Sensation
Barcelona’s 17-year-old wonderkid wasn’t just good—he was "Ballon d’Or audition" good:
⚽ Won and converted a penalty (cool as ice)
⚽ Scored a slick low drive for Spain’s fifth
🤯 Almost outshone Mbappé (no small feat)
If he keeps this up, his career highlight reel at 20 will be longer than most players’ entire careers.
Spain’s Masterclass… Until It Wasn’t
The Good:
✅ Nico Williams & Mikel Merino – ran France ragged
✅ Pedri’s silky finish – pure midfield magic
✅ First 70 minutes – total domination
The Bad:
❌ Last 20 minutes – "Park the bus? Nah, let’s just leave the keys in the ignition."
❌ Own goal & late collapse – France’s three late goals turned this into a horror movie for Spain
The Ugly:
😬 Luis de la Fuente’s subs – Taking off Pedri & Williams nearly cost them BIG time. Cue angry Spanish Twitter mobs.
France’s "We’re Not Dead Yet" Moment
Down 5-1, most teams would wave the white flag. Not France.
🔥 Rayan Cherki’s debut goal – A filthy volley that deserved a better fate
🔥 Kolo Muani’s header – Set up a heart-stopping finale
😤 Mbappé’s leadership – Even in defeat, he dragged them back
If only they had five more minutes, we might’ve seen the greatest comeback since Tiger King Season 2.
What’s Next?
🏆 Final: Spain vs Portugal – A tasty Iberian derby
🥉 3rd Place: France vs Germany – The "We’re Only Here for the Instagram Posts" Bowl
Prediction for the final? More drama, more chaos, and at least one questionable refereeing decision.
Fan Reactions: Twitter Meltdown Mode
🇪🇸 Spanish fans: "De la Fuente, never sub early again!"
🇫🇷 French fans: "Why do we always do this to ourselves?"
🇩🇪 German fans: "Wait, we’re still in this?"
Your Turn:
-
Who was MOTM? Yamal or Cherki?
-
Should De la Fuente be sacked if Spain lose the final?
-
Does anyone actually care who finishes third?