Spain and France are competing to face Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final, and right now, it is La Roja that are favourites to reach the showpiece event after scoring twice in quick succession in the first half of their semi-final clash in Stuttgart.

It has been a fluid start to proceedings in Germany, with both teams looking good in an attacking sense. France had a big chance early on to score as Unai Simon denied Kylian Mbappe, and they have now been made to pay.

On 22 minutes, Spain took the lead courtesy of Nico Williams, who fired past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan to add to his international tally.

🚨🇪🇺 NICO WILLIAMS OPENS THE SCORING FOR SPAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1-0 Spain.

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) June 5, 2025

And four minutes later, La Roja doubled their advantage courtesy of Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino.

🚨🇪🇺 MIKEL MERINO DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR SPAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A GOAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2-0 Spain.

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) June 5, 2025