Following Portugal’s qualification into the UEFA Nations League finals upon thrashing the host nation Germany with 2 goals against 1 in a thrilling comeback in which sensation C. Ronaldo defied the odds and scored the winning goal, Spain has followed suit.
Spain stunned France in an epic match which saw nine goals being scored in total. Spain and France battled for their way into the finals but it was Spain which emerged victorious with the match ending 5 goals to 4 goals.
Young Lamine Yamal gave out a brilliant performance to motivate and help his national team advance into the finals, the youngster also scored 2 goals in the match.
As young as he is, his outstanding performance since he got into the limelight is drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi in his prime and many think he is eligible to be awarded the Ballon D’or.
Lamine Yamal’s performance at Barcelona which are the Champions of La Liga adds him to the list of Balloon D’or contenders along with PSG stars Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele.
Portugal will play with Spain in the UEFA Nations League finals on the 8th of June at Munich Football Arena.