Yamal struck twice for Spain, including what turned out to be a vital game-winner as France's astounding push for a late comeback fell just short. Earlier on Thursday, Yamal was named the U-23 Player of the Year in La Liga,

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. The 17-year-old Yamal outshone French counterparts Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé as Spain initially ran riot against Didier Deschamps’ tired-looking team to book its place in Sunday’s final against Portugal.