Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal

Thursday’s game had been billed as a contest between young stars, but it was clear that Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win in Munich on Saturday had added more weight to French legs with PSG stars Doué and Dembélé disappointing.

NINE GOAL THRILLER: Spain's Pedri celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal. Pic: Alex Grimm/Getty Images

Uefa Nations League semi-final: Spain 5 (Williams 22', Merino 25', Yamal (P) 54', 67', Pedri 55') France 4 (Mbappe (P) 59', Cherki 79', Vivian (OG) 84', Kolo Mauni 90+3')

Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders on Thursday by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal.