In what had been a lively but chance-poor semifinal between France and Spain up to that point, it needed a spark. It came from France’s Lucas Digne, though to the detriment of Les Bleus. The defender, who is being courted by Paris Saint-Germain, made a costly blunder in his own penalty area. In an attempt to clear the ball, he loses sight of Lamine Yamal and fouls him for a clear penalty.
The decision was clear, but it was still checked once more by VAR. The outcome remained the same – penalty for Spain. Mikel Oyarzabal confidently converted from the spot to give his side the lead. France now has work to do. It is the first time the French have fallen behind in the current tournament. The goal can only add more excitement. Now Les Bleus are being put to the test.
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