After rather harmless shots on both sides, the Spaniards had the next good opportunity. Following a scuffed Maignan clearance, "La Furia Roja" combined beautifully into the French penalty area. Yamal, after an Olmo backheel, tried to set up Fabian Ruiz in the middle. Dayot Upamecano just managed to intercept (38').
In the minutes before the break, the French became more active. Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon came well out of his goal against Mbappe, who was making a run in behind, and slid to clear the ball (42'). However, France's star striker was possibly offside in that instance. In stoppage time, Mbappe clearly missed a cross from Jules Kounde (45.+2').
Clinical Spain
At halftime, Deschamps reacted, taking off the yellow-carded Rabiot, with Kone coming on.
The Spaniards started the second half better. Yamal was denied by Mike Maignan from a tight angle, but was offside (51'). Shortly after, Oyarzabal shot over from distance (52').
After about an hour, Deschamps sought a new attacking impetus, bringing on PSG player Desire Doue for Barcola (57'). Moments later, the Spaniards extended their lead to 2-0. Porro and Olmo dismantled the French defense with a one-two. Right-back Porro had plenty of space, took his chance confidently, and coolly slotted into the near corner (58').
Just three minutes later, a supposed 3-0 goal was scored. Yamal outran Digne, leaving the left-back behind in the penalty area. However, his curled shot into the far corner did not count as the 19-year-old was offside in the build-up (61').
No French Fightback
France now had to push harder and increased their tempo. First, Mbappe tested Simon from a very tight angle (64'). Then, a shot from the 27-year-old whistled just wide of the left post (67').
In the final phase, the French lacked conviction. When goalkeeper Simon again came far out of his goal and headed the ball directly to Doue, the PSG youngster took too long with his shot and failed to create any danger (81'). An Mbappe free-kick shortly before the end of regular time was also too harmless (88').
In the seven minutes of stoppage time, Spain comfortably saw out the result.
