Iran Press/ Europe: Yamal became the youngest player to score at a European Championship or World Cup, beating the record previously held by Brazil legend Pele, when he shifted the ball onto his left foot and curled a stunning shot in off the post from 25 yards in a pulsating first half.
Earlier, France had gone in front when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a sumptuous cross by Kylian Mbappe, playing without a mask having recovered from his broken nose suffered earlier in the tournament.
But Yamal's brilliant strike tilted the momentum of the tie in Spain's favor. The comeback was complete soon afterward when Dani Olmo fired a low shot into the net off defender Jules Kounde, following an excellent piece of control in the France box.
France tried to muster a response in the second half but struggled to break down Luis de la Fuente's side, with Mbappe wastefully firing their best opportunity over the bar in the closing stages.
Following is the reaction to Spain's 2-1 win over France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on Tuesday:
Spain goalscorer Dani Olmo: "There is one step missing. It is unbelievable to be in the final. It does not matter who scored my goal (which deflected into the net off Jules Kounde) it was important for the team. We deserve to be in this final. We´re a step away from glory."
Spain goalscorer and player-of-the-match Lamine Yamal: "I'm very happy to have made it to the final. Now the most important thing is to win it.
Spain defender Nacho: "Happy and exhausted after that match. It's emotional for all the country. We showed lots of character and how you grow with adversity."
France coach Didier Deschamps: "Spain proved tonight that they are a very good team. We were fortunate to open the scoring, but they caused us problems because they were superior in terms of control.
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