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FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Highlights: Barcelona climb back to top of La Liga after a shaky 1-0 win over Vallecano

Robert Lewandowski scored the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano by 1-0 to climb back to the top of the La Liga points table.

Feb 17, 2025, 10:14 PM1 min read

FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Updates of La Liga 2024-25, Scores, News, and Free Commentary: Lewandowski converts from penalty spot; BAR 1-0 RAY | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of La Liga 2024-25. Tonight, we will cover the FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

After draws from Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid in their previous games, a win for FC Barcelona will put them at the top of the La Liga 2024-25 points table. The Catalan club are at number three position in the points table with 48 points.

But, Royal Vallecano will not be an easy opponent for them as they are in great form after creating a club record of nine games undefeated run. They have moved in to the top six from the middle of the table and they will certainly play for a debut in the UEFA Champions League next season. 

So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you all the buildup, LIVE updates, scores and news of the FC Barcelona vs Royal Vallecano match from Sportz Point's web desk.

LIVE Updates

Feb 17, 2025, 8:03 PM

Final Score

 

Feb 17, 2025, 10:17 PM

Final thoughts

It was not the way they would have loved, but important three points for Barcelona to get back to the top of the table. A few controversial decisions from the referee as well. 

Catch the highlights of the match from the LIVE blog. 

That's it from my side tonight. Thank you and Good night. 

Feb 17, 2025, 10:15 PM

Points table after the match

# Team P W D L DIFF Goals Last 5 Pts
1 Barcelona 24 16 3 5 +40 65:25 D W W W W 51
2 Real Madrid 24 15 6 3 +29 52:23 W W L D D 51
3 Atl. Madrid 24 14 8 2 +23 39:16 L D W D D 50
4 Athletic Club 24 12 9 3 +16 37:21 W D D W D 45
5 Villarreal 24 11 8 5 +12 47:35 W D W W D 41
6 Rayo Vallecano 24 9 8 7 +2 27:25 D W W W L 35
7 Mallorca 24 10 4 10 -7 23:30 L L L D W 34
8 Real Betis 24 8 8 8 -1 30:31 L W D L W 32
9 Osasuna 24 7 11 6 -4 29:33 D D W D D 32
10 Girona 24 9 4 11 -3 32:35 L L W L L 31
11 Real Sociedad 24 9 4 11 -3 20:23 L L L W L 31
12 Sevilla 24 8 7 9 -5 29:34 W D D L W 31
13 Getafe 24 7 9 8 +2 20:18 D W D W W 30
14 Celta 24 8 5 11 -3 35:38 L D L W D 29
15 Espanyol 24 6 6 12 -13 23:36 W D W L D 24
16 Leganés 24 5 9 10 -13 22:35 W D L L D 24
17 Las Palmas 24 6 5 13 -12 29:41 L D L L L 23
18 Valencia 24 5 8 11 -13 25:38 W L W W D 23
19 Alavés 24 5 7 12 -10 28:38 W D L L D 22
20 Real Valladolid 24 4 3 17 -37 15:52 L L L L L 15

 

Feb 17, 2025, 10:01 PM

Full time | Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

It was not easy for Barcelona. But, they have been able to get the three points they were looking for. Penalty from Lewandowski proved to be the difference maker. 

A controversial goal was disallowed for Rayo Vallecano. A few chances were not taken by them as well. 

Barcelona are not top of the table to with 51 points a better goal difference than Real Madrid. 

Pedri wins the player of the match. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:58 PM

90+5' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Ferran Torres. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:56 PM

90+4' | Corner for Rayo

Possibly their last chance to score. No harm was done for Barcelona. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:55 PM

90+2' | Shout of penalty

Lamine Yamal made a full mess of Chavarría inside the box. Yamal went down but no penalty was given. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:53 PM

90' | 5 minutes added

5 minutes added as injury time. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:53 PM

90' | Chance for Rayo

Embarba with an inch perfect cross but Frtuos could not connect the header properly. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:50 PM

88' | Change for Barcelona

Casado in. De Jong out. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:50 PM

87' | Change for Rayo

Guardiola in. Alvaro Garcia out. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:49 PM

86' | Kounde is down

Kounde is down after a tackle from Embarba. The referee allowed the play to go on. Yellow card for him though. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:47 PM

84' | Recovery from Garcia

Eric Garcia had to come running from behind and take the ball away from Frtuos, who was nearing a shooting zone. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:45 PM

82' | Easy save

Yamal's cross was too high for Raphinha to control his header. Eventually it was an easy grab for Batalla.

Feb 17, 2025, 9:44 PM

81' | Changes for Barcelona

Ferran Torres in Lewandowski out.

Cubarsi out Eric.

Feb 17, 2025, 9:43 PM

80' | Heavy first touch from Olmo

Kounde's cutback from right gave Olmo the chance to shoot or enter the box. However, after a heavy first touch, he lost the ball. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:41 PM

78' | Block by Rațiu

Lewandowski's close range shot is blocked by Rațiu. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:39 PM

77' | Garcia with a bi-cycle kick

However he could not get the connection he was looking for with the bi-cycle kick. Easy grab for Szczęsny.

Feb 17, 2025, 9:39 PM

Feb 17, 2025, 9:36 PM

74' | Double change for Rayo

Iso out Terjo in. 

Oscar in Ciss out. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:35 PM

72' | Chance for Raphinha

Dani Olmo with a long run and then a through ball for Raphinha to enter the box. Batalla, came out running and closed the space out to negate the chance. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:34 PM

71' | Save from Batalla

Top class save from Batalla. He first tackled Dani Olmo and then the ball went to Raphinha, whose close range shot as saved by the goalkeeper. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:33 PM

69' | Barcelona not give a space

Vallecano players have been close enough to each Barcelona players so they are not allowed any space to enter the final third. Barcelona enjoying possession though. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:30 PM

67' | Save from Szczęsny

Good cross from the right by Garcia and Frutos this time was on-side and on-target. But, after a partial save, Szczęsny was able to get a full hold on the ball. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:28 PM

65' | Frutos with a chance

Frutos could not make full use of the cross from Rațiu. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:25 PM

62' | Double change for Barcelona

Danil Olmo and Kounde coming in for Barcelona. Fort and Gavi went out.

Feb 17, 2025, 9:23 PM

61' | Double change for Rayo

Gumbau and Embarba replaced Diaz and Nteka.

Feb 17, 2025, 9:23 PM

60' | Block by Mumin

Brilliant from Hector Fort to find Yamal with a back heel. Yamal's shot was blocked by Mumin. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:21 PM

58' | Weak from Pedri

This time Pedri's cutback from the right was a bit timid and weak. And, it went straight to the defensive wall of Rayo. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:20 PM

57' | Too long from Raphinha

Raphinha's cross from left was too long for anyone from Barcelona to meet on the right. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:18 PM

He has been phenomenal tonight

Feb 17, 2025, 9:16 PM

53' | Lewandowski goes wide

Fantastic move from Pedri. He outfoxed the defender with a quick turn and with a cutback found Lewandowski at the middle of the box. 

However, Lewandowski missed the target with a right footed effort. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:14 PM

50' | Not so great night for Yamal so far

A long cross from left found Yamal at the edge of the box. But, he tried to outfox the defender with a header. At the end, it was easy save from Batalla

Feb 17, 2025, 9:11 PM

48' | Kounde warming up for Barcelona

Kounde was benched due to an internal reason. He was seen warming up along with four other players for Barcelona. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:10 PM

47' | Inigo with an interception

Early trouble for Barcelona as a Rayo Vallecano cross nearly have Nteka a chance to score. Inigo was there to intercept though. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:07 PM

No changes!

No changes from either teams at the start of the second half. 

Feb 17, 2025, 9:07 PM

Second half-starts

FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Updates of La Liga 2024-25, Scores, News, and Free Commentary: Barcelona 1-0 Rayo at half-time | sportzpoint.com

Feb 17, 2025, 8:52 PM

Half-time | Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Updates of La Liga 2024-25, Scores, News, and Free Commentary: Lewandowski converts from penalty spot; BAR 1-0 RAY | sportzpoint.com

Barcelona head to the tunnel with a 1-0 lead at the half-time. Robert Lewandowski with the goal for them from a the penalty sport.

Rayo Vallecano had a few chances at the end the of the first half. A goal was disallowed as well. 

We are certainly up for a good 45 minutes in the second half. Stay tuned. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:50 PM

45+2' | Rescue from Inigo

Inigo Martinez with a goal line clearance as Garcia's cross was nearly deflected inside the goal from De Jong. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:49 PM

45+2' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gavi for a foul on Palazón.

Feb 17, 2025, 8:48 PM

45' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes have been added as injury time. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:46 PM

43' | Goal for Rayo but offside

Nteka is offside there and Rayo Vallecano's goal is denied. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:45 PM

43' | Chance for Rayo Vallecano

Garica with a good run on the left and his cross had given Rayo players with a chance to shoot from close range. But, no one took that change. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:43 PM

41' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Ratiu for pulling down Lewandowski's shirt. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:41 PM

37' | Save from Szczęsny

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Huge save from Szczęsny as Diaz's cross gave Nteka a chance to go side footed from middle of the box. 

Szczęsny made the save diving to his left. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:39 PM

36' | Frutos misses the target

 Chavarría's cutback and then a cross had given Frutos with a chance to score with a volley. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:37 PM

34' | Save from Szczęsny

Ratiu's cross from the right was partially saved by Szczęsny as he got a finger tip to it. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:35 PM

Feb 17, 2025, 8:33 PM

30' | Batalla with a double save

Lamine Yamal with a huge chance to score from the close range. But, his left-footed effort was saved by Batalla. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:31 PM

28' | Goal from Lewandowski | BAR 1-0 RAY

FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Updates of La Liga 2024-25, Scores, News, and Free Commentary: Lewandowski converts from penalty spot; BAR 1-0 RAY

Robert Lewandowski had sent Batalla the wrong way. The ball hit the post went inside the goal. 

Goal No. 20 for Lewandowski this season in La Liga. 

Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:29 PM

27' | Penalty given to Barcelona

Penalty given to Barcelona and yellow card to Ciss. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:28 PM

25' | VAR check is going on

A VAR check is going on for a possible penalty for Barcelona. 

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Feb 17, 2025, 8:27 PM

25' | Two back-to-back corners

Successive corners for Barcelona. Inigo meantime appealed for a penalty as he was pulled down by Ciss. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:26 PM

23' | Batalla with a save

Pedri with a delicious pass for Raphinha. The Brazilian went inside the box but his effort from close range was saved by Batalla. 

The rebound ball luckily went back to him.

Feb 17, 2025, 8:23 PM

20' | Chance for Raphinha

Chance for Barcelona. Balde's cutback for Raphinha was not received well and as the Brazilian went for the far post, he went off-target. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:22 PM

19' | Pedri with a great recovery

Barcelona fans chants Pedri, Pedri as the Spaniard came running from behind to win the ball back from  Frutos.

Feb 17, 2025, 8:20 PM

17' | Vallecano have been solid defensively

Although Barcelona have enjoyed the possession of the ball, Vallecano have not allowed them run away with anything so far. 

They have hold their position and shape to go toe-to-toe with Barcelona. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:18 PM

16' | Nteka wins a free-kick

Nteka wins a free-kick after Inigo fouled him in the middle of the field. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:17 PM

14' | Chance for Barcelona

Lewandowski's through ball for Raphinha was in a dangerous position. But, after a poor first touch, Raphinha lost the chance. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:15 PM

13' | Corner for Rayo

First corner of the game for the visitors as Balde deflected the cross from Díaz.

Feb 17, 2025, 8:15 PM

12' | Mumin with a block

Lamine Yamal's shot from the edge of the box is blocked by Mumin. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:14 PM

11' | Waste from Inigo

Raphinha and Yamal had switched their sides and Balde played a cut back to Inigo, whose scoop was away over the head of Lewandowski, who was waiting in the middle. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:13 PM

10' | Two high pressing teams

Flick had already stated that since both the teams are high pressing, anything can happen in this kind of matches. 

Barcelona have already trapped Rayo Vallecano offside thrice in 10 minutes. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:11 PM

8' | Balde with a through run

Blade kept on running with the ball and went inside the Rayo box as well. However, a final intervention kept the ball away from danger. 

Raphinha's had a chance with a header but could not get the connection he was looking for.

Feb 17, 2025, 8:09 PM

7' | Yamal wins a free-kick

 Chavarría pulled the shirt of Lamine and it is a free-kick for the Catalan club. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:07 PM

4' | Chance for Lewandowski

Martinez sent a pass to Balde for him to make a run on the right and then his cross for Lewandowski was perfect from the byline. 

But, Lewandowski could hit the back of the net with his header. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:04 PM

2' | Barcelona win the ball back

Barcelona won the ball quickly and tried to send a long pass for Lamine Yamal to make a run. However, the ball was too long. 

Feb 17, 2025, 8:02 PM

1' | Kick-off

Here we go! Rayo Vallecano starts things  off!

Feb 17, 2025, 8:00 PM

Players are shaking hands

We are done with the formalities and ready to start.

Feb 17, 2025, 7:57 PM

Players are coming out of tunnel

Players of both teams are coming out of the tunnel.

Feb 17, 2025, 7:51 PM

Warmups are done!

Warmups are done and players will come out of the tunnel very soon.

Feb 17, 2025, 7:45 PM

Final touches

Feb 17, 2025, 7:35 PM

Legacy on the line!

Feb 17, 2025, 7:34 PM

Interesting!

Feb 17, 2025, 7:24 PM

Home team arrival

Feb 17, 2025, 7:22 PM

Lineups | Rayo Vallecano

Starting XI: A. Batalla, A. Rațiu, F. Lejeune, A. Mumin, J. Chavarría, I. Ciss, P. Díaz, J. de Frutos, I. Palazón, Á. García, R.

Subs: Dani Cárdenas, Iván Balliu, Alfonso Espino, Pelayo Fernández, Marco de las Sias, Aridane Hernández, Óscar Trejo, Adrián Embarba, Gerard Gumbau, Óscar Valentín, Sergi Guardiola, Etienne Eto'o Pineda.

Feb 17, 2025, 7:20 PM

Lineups | Barcelona

Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martínez, Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, F. De Jong, H. Fort

Subs: Iñaki Peña, Diego Kochen, Eric García, Ronald Araújo, Gerard Martín, Jules Koundé, Marc Casadó, Dani Olmo, Pablo Torre, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor

Feb 17, 2025, 6:49 PM

Recent form | Rayo Vallecano

  1. 🗓️ 08 Feb 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Home vs Real Valladolid
    • 🏆 Competition: La Liga
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 1-0
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  2. 🗓️ 01 Feb 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Leganés
    • 🏆 Competition: La Liga
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 1-0
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  3. 🗓️ 26 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Home vs Girona FC
    • 🏆 Competition: La Liga
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 2-1
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  4. 🗓️ 19 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Osasuna
    • 🏆 Competition: Copa del Rey
    • 🔹 Result: Draw 1-1
    • 📊 Outcome: D
  5. 🗓️ 17 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Real Sociedad
    • 🏆 Competition: Copa del Rey
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano lost 1-3
    • 📊 Outcome: L
  6. 🗓️ 11 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Home vs Celta Vigo
    • 🏆 Competition: La Liga
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 2-1
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  7. 🗓️ 03 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Racing de Ferrol
    • 🏆 Competition: Copa del Rey
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 3-1
    • 📊 Outcome: W

Feb 17, 2025, 6:45 PM

Recent form | Barcelona

  • 🗓️ 10 Feb 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Sevilla
    • 🏆 Competition: Copa del Rey
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 4-1
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  • 🗓️ 07 Feb 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Valencia
    • 🏆 Competition: La Liga
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 5-0
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  • 🗓️ 02 Feb 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Home vs Deportivo Alavés
    • 🏆 Competition: UEFA Champions League
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 1-0
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  • 🗓️ 30 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Home vs Atalanta
    • 🏆 Competition: La Liga
    • 🔹 Result: Draw 2-2
    • 📊 Outcome: D
  • 🗓️ 27 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Home vs Valencia
    • 🏆 Competition: UEFA Champions League
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 7-1
    • 📊 Outcome: W
  • 🗓️ 22 Jan 2025

    • 🏟️ Venue: Away vs Benfica
    • 🏆 Competition: UEFA Champions League
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 5-4
    • 📊 Outcome: W

Feb 17, 2025, 6:40 PM

Recent meetings

 

  1. 🗓️ 28 Aug 2024

    • 🏟️ Venue: Rayo Vallecano (Away for Barcelona)
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 2-1
  2. 🗓️ 19 May 2024

    • 🏟️ Venue: Barcelona (Home)
    • 🔹 Result: Barcelona won 3-0
  3. 🗓️ 25 Nov 2023

    • 🏟️ Venue: Rayo Vallecano (Away for Barcelona)
    • 🔹 Result: Draw 1-1
  4. 🗓️ 27 Apr 2023

    • 🏟️ Venue: Rayo Vallecano (Away for Barcelona)
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 2-1
  5. 🗓️ 14 Aug 2022

    • 🏟️ Venue: Barcelona (Home)
    • 🔹 Result: Draw 0-0
  6. 🗓️ 25 Apr 2022

    • 🏟️ Venue: Barcelona (Home)
    • 🔹 Result: Rayo Vallecano won 1-0

Key Observations:

  • In the last 6 encounters, Barcelona has won 2, Rayo Vallecano has won 2, and 2 matches ended in a draw.
  • Rayo Vallecano has been a tricky opponent for Barcelona, managing 2 wins at the Camp Nou.
  • Barcelona showed improved form in the most recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in 3 consecutive games.
  • Low-scoring games have been common, with 4 out of 6 matches having 2 or fewer goals.

Feb 17, 2025, 6:37 PM

Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano H2H

Matches Barcelona Rayo Vallecano  Draws
20 15 3 2

 

Feb 17, 2025, 3:33 PM

How to watch the match in India?

Football fans from India can watch the FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano match LIVE on GXR app for free. Unfortunately there are no TV broadcasters for the above match. 

Feb 17, 2025, 3:32 PM

Match Details

Match: FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano

Tournament: La Liga 2024-25

Date: 18 February 2025

Time: 1.30 am IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

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Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 [Updated]

Here are the players with the most goal contributions (goals+assists) in every season in Europe's top 5 leagues and international competitions since 2001. Lionel Messi appears a record 9 times in this list.

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Some players are famous for scoring goals, while some are famous for creating. However, sometimes football teams are blessed with such players who can do both things.

There are players with incredible goal-scoring skills as well as creative skills, and these players are rare. They bring so much value to the team that they become irreplaceable. In this article, we look at the players who have had the most goal contributions since 2001.

Keep in mind that this stat is made from the Top 5 Leagues in Europe and National & International competitions. 

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Year Player Teams Goals + Assists
2001 Rivaldo Barcelona, Brazil 46
2002 Raul Real Madrid, Spain 42
2003 Thierry Henry Arsenal, France 60
2004 Thierry Henry Arsenal, France 55
2005 R. Makay Bayern, Netherlands 51
2006 Ronaldinho Barcelona, Brazil 50
2007 F. Totti AS Roma, Italy 47
2008 L. Toni Bayern, Italy 50
2009 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 56
2010 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 58

Two decades earlier than the present, the table looks well shuffled with no names popping off more than twice. However, little did we know that the 2009 season was just the start of the little magician's dominance in world football.

His impact on Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team was simply incomparable.

Thierry Henry is the only other player besides Messi who managed to be the top contributor twice in consecutive seasons. He was part of the golden generation of Arsenal, who won the Premier League title undefeated.

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Year Player Teams Goals + Assists
2011 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 77
2012 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 104
2013 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 76
2014 C. Ronaldo Real Madrid, Portugal 68
2015 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 88
2016 Luis Suarez Barcelona, Uruguay 81
2017 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 72
2018 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 63
2019 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 71
2020 R. Lewandowski Bayern, Poland 65
2021 R. Lewandowski Bayern, Poland 56
2022 Kylian Mbappe PSG, France 65
2023 Erling Haaland Manchester City, Norway 60
2024 Harry Kane FC Bayern Munich, England 56
2025 Raphinha FC Barcelona, Brazil 59

Clearly, in the two charts, Lionel Messi is simply the most dominant player in the world.

He has appeared a record 9 times in the list, more than any player during this time period. However, Luis Suarez was the only player who sneaked into the table during the prime time of Messi and Ronaldo.

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Lionel Messi's 2012 season still remains a record for the most goals scored in a calendar year (91). Erling Haaland had a fantastic 2022-23 season with Manchester City as he won the European treble and scored 52 goals.

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In 2024-25, Raphinha finished with 59 goal contributions for FC Barcelona and Brazil. 

In 2024, Harry Kane's transfer to FC Bayern Munich came in handy for him as he finished with 56 goal contributions in that season. The 2024-25 season saw Raphinha emerge at the top of the list with 59 goal contributions for FC Barcelona and Brazil. 

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10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10

As Lamine Yamal became the newest player to wear the jersey no. 10 for Barcelona, here are 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10.

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The No.10 jersey in football is always an iconic one. Be it for any club, country or any team playing in a local tournament, usually the best player of the team or the attacker wears the No.10 jersey for the team. 

FC Barcelona, one of the best and historical clubs in the World, had some of the greatest players ever to wear the No. 10 jersey for them. Today, in this article, we will discuss 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10.

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1. Lionel Messi (2008-2021)

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If you talk about any stats or legendary things about FC Barcelona, there is a chance that you will have to mention the little man from Argentina, Lionel Messi. Most goals, most trophies, most assists, most Ballon d'Ors, and many more records for the club - Messi has everything to his name.

Messi had 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 appearances for FC Barcelona and left the club with the most number of titles. The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner wore the No.10 jersey for the first time in 2008 when Ronaldinho left the Catalan club to join AC Milan. 

Since then, Messi has worn the iconic jersey for 14 years, before leaving the club as the greatest Barcelona player. 

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2. Diego Maradona (1982–1984)

Diego Armando Maradona for FC Barcelona - sportzpoint.com

An Argentine legend followed by another one. One of the greatest footballers ever, Diego Maradona, who is known for his time at Italian Club Napoli, spent two seasons at FC Barcelona as well. 

Although Maradona's stint at Barcelona was full of controversies and injuries, he scored 38 goals in 58 matches and won the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup for FC Barcelona. 

3. Ronaldinho (2003–2008)

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With his Samba magic and flair, Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest Barcelona players ever. The Brazilian legend was there when Messi made his debut and gave him all the support to fill his shoes later. Before Messi, it was Ronaldinho, who used to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. 

Ronaldinho scored 94 goals and provided 71 assists in 207 matches for FC Barcelona. 

Alongside winning two La Liga titles, he also won the 2006 UEFA Champions League for the Spanish club.

Read Also | Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time

4. Gary Lineker (1986–1989)

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Gary Lineker is one of the greatest English players ever to play for FC Barcelona. From 1986 to 1989, Lineker played for FC Barcelona in 138 matches, wearing the famous No. 10 jersey. 

Lineker scored 51 goals for the Catalan club and helped them win the Copa del Rey in 1988 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1989.

5. Rivaldo (1997–2002)

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Rivaldo, the Brazilian legend and captain, joined FC Barcelona in the 1997 season and played 235 games for the Catalan, the most he played for any club in his career. The attacking midfielder scored 130 goals for Barcelona and won four titles, including two La Liga titles. 

Not only that, during his stint at Barcelona, he won the FIFA Best Player Award and Ballon d'Or award in 1999. 

Read Also | Football Facts: Players With Champions League, World Cup and Ballon d'Or

6. César Rodríguez (1939–1955)

César Rodríguez

Since there was no consistency in jersey numbers during the 1930s and 1940s era, it is quite unclear how many games he played wearing the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. But Cesar, who wore the No. 10 jersey occasionally for FC Barcelona, played 344 games for the club.

In those games, he scored 226 goals and won 11 trophies for the club, including 5 La Liga titles. With 28 goals, he also finished the 1948-49 season as the top scorer of La Liga.

7. Juan Román Riquelme (2002–2005)

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Another Argentine legend is on the list of legendary players to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. Riquelme, the legendary Argentine attacking midfielder, though he only played 42 games for FC Barcelona, made his mark before leaving for Villarreal and Boca Juniors. 

8. Michael Laudrup (1989–1994)

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Laudrup, the Danish playmaker, was an integral part of Johan Cruyff’s dream team. The stylish midfielder played 226 games for FC Barcelona and scored 54 goals for the club. Along with his goals, Laudrup assisted 26 times as well. 

Laudrup won 9 trophies for FC Barcelona, including 1 UEFA Champions League, 4 La Liga titles, 1 UEFA Supercup and 2 Spanish Super Cups. Post becoming FC Barcelona.

After his successful 1992 and 1993 seasons, Laudrup joined Real Madrid the next season. 

9. Luis Suárez Miramontes (1955–1961)

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One of the greatest Spanish midfielders, Luis Suárez Miramontes, is also one of the greatest FC Barcelona players. Luis Suárez Miramontes, in 176 games for FC Barcelona, scored 80 goals and assisted 21 times. 

Suarez won two La Liga titles and two Spanish Cup titles for FC Barcelona before moving to Inter Milan, where he flourished as a striker and went on to win two Champions League titles as well. 

But before leaving for Inter Milan, he won the 1960 Ballon d'Or while playing for FC Barcelona.

10. Hugo Sotil (1973–1976)

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Hugo Sotil, the Peruvian striker, was one of the key players for FC Barcelona during the Johan Cruyff era. In 70 games, he scored 18 goals and helped FC Barcelona win the 1973–74 La Liga title.

Hugo was one of the key members of Barcelona's resurgence in the 1970s. 

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Highest scoring footballers of the 21st century

Who has scored the most goals in the 21st century? In this article, we present to you the top 13 highest-scoring footballers of the 21st century. Check where Messi and Ronaldo stand.

Jun 27, 2025, 4:36 PM11 min read

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The 21st century has been a golden age for football, filled with breathtaking talents and goal-scoring giants. It gave us the legends whose legacy can never be matched, and moments to cherish for the longest time. 

The footballers indeed took this sport to another level, shaping the modern era with passion and brilliance. Join us as we count down the highest-scoring footballers in the 21st century, celebrating their remarkable journey.

13. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (408 goals) | Netherlands

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar holds the 8th rank among Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrating a winning goal in the added time for Netherlands in 2014 World Cup. Image | Facebook
  • Goals: 408
  • Matches: 738
  • Position: Forward

Securing the 13th position is Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar with 408 goals in 738 matches. He made his international debut in 2006 and was widely known for his lethal finishing. He reached the 2010 World Cup Final, where they ended up as runners-up.

Huntelaar won multiple Dutch Cups and Eredivisie titles for Ajax. He had a rollercoaster-like club journey, with his stints for AC Milan and Real Madrid. He later became a fan favourite for FC Schalke 04, where he was the Bundesliga's top scorer in 2011-12.

Breakdown of Huntelaar's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals International Matches Country Goals
662 366 76 42

Read Also: 11 players who have won the most trophies in football history.

12. Samuel Eto'o (424 goals) | Cameroon

Samuel Eto'o is 7th among the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
Samuel Eto'o celebrating a goal with a text on his shirt that reads "MERCI MAMAN," which translates to "Thank you Mom" in French. Image | X
  • Goals: 424
  • Matches: 872
  • Position: Forward

Cameroon's iconic striker and all-time leading goal-scorer, Samuel Eto'o, holds the 12th spot with 424 goals in 872 matches, after his international debut in 1997.

From winning an Olympic gold medal in 2000 to leading the Indomitable Lions to back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (2000, 2002) and winning 3 La Liga titles and 2 Champions League titles (2006, 2009) for Barcelona, he has done it all.

He then moved to Inter Milan and achieved a historic treble in 2010, winning Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and another Champions League under Jose Mourinho. Samuel is the only player to win back-to-back trebles with different clubs.

Breakdown of Samuel's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
754 368 118 56

11. David Villa (426 goals) | Spain

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David Villa celebrating a goal for Spain in 2010 FIFA World Cup. Image | Mint
  • Goals: 426
  • Matches: 827
  • Position: Forward

The former Spanish footballer, David Villa, holds the 10th position with 426 goals in 827 matches. He made his international debut in 2005 and has been unstoppable ever since. He was a crucial part of Spain's 2010 World Cup triumph, where his 5 goals made him a joint top scorer.

Villa also found immense success in his club career, where he won numerous titles for Barcelona, including the UEFA Champions League in 2011 and 2 La Liga titles. He also won another La Liga title with Atletico Madrid.

Additionally, he holds the record of being Spain's all-time top scorer, which is unmatched even years after his retirement (in 2019).

Breakdown of Villa's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
729 367 98 59

Read Also: Trophies won by Spain in International Football (Men's)

10. Sergio Aguero (426 goals) | Argentina

Sergio Aguero is 6th among the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
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  • Goals: 426
  • Matches: 786
  • Position: Forward

Sergio Aguero is an impressive Argentinian footballer who made his international debut in 2006, scoring 426 goals in 786 matches.

He won the 2021 Copa America with the national team, but unfortunately missed the chance to be a part of the World Cup-winning squad of 2022.

He became an icon for Manchester City, transforming into the leading goal-scorer, who played a key part in securing their first Premier League title in 44 years in 2012.

After that famous victory, he never looked back and went on to win 6 Premier League titles, 6 League Cups, and one FA Cup. He also holds the most Premier League hat-tricks (12 times).

Breakdown of Aguero's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
685 385 101 41

Read Also: Football facts: Players with the most Champions League finals without winning it ever.

9. Neymar Jr. (442 goals) | Brazil

Neymar is 6th in the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
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  • Goals: 442
  • Matches: 731
  • Position: Forward

Neymar is the only Brazilian footballer to make it to the top 10 of this list, with 442 goals in 731 matches. After his international debut in 2010, he quickly became the face of the national team.

He is now Brazil's all-time leading scorer, surpassing legendary Pele's long-standing record.

Neymar led Brazil to win an Olympic gold medal in 2016 and won the Confederations Cup in 2013. He also did brilliantly at club level, playing for Barcelona and PSG, and later moving to Al-Hilal and Santos.

Neymar is hands down the most exciting and effective attacker of his generation, who is equally fun to watch!

Read Also | Football facts: Brazil fails without Neymar! These stats prove that.

Breakdown of Neymar's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals International Matches Country Goals
603 363 128 79

8. Edinson Cavani (456 goals) | Uruguay

Edinson Cavani is 7th in the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
Cavani celebrating a goal against Portugal in 2018 World Cup. Image | Sky Sports
  • Goals: 456
  • Matches: 865
  • Position: Forward

The Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, who debuted internationally in 2008, scored 456 goals in 865 matches, which earned him the deserved spot here. He played a key role in Uruguay's 2011 Copa America win.

His scoring rate and passion made him the leading goal-scorer for Paris Saint-Germain (a record later surpassed by Kylian Mbappe). During his time at PSG, he won a collection of trophies, including six Ligue 1 titles, four French Cups, and five French League Cups.

Cavani also had successful spells at Napoli, Manchester United, and Valencia.

Breakdown of Cavani's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals International Matches Country Goals
729 398 136 58

7. Harry Kane (461) | England

Harry Kane is 6th in the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
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  • Goals: 461
  • Matches: 714
  • Position: Forward

Breaking into the top goalscorers and finally breaking his much-discussed trophy drought is England's captain, Harry Kane, with an impressive 461 goals in 714 appearances.

After his debut in 2015, he quickly established himself due to his all-around striking ability, pinpoint passing, and other skills.

For years, Kane's individual excellence, including winning multiple Premier League Golden Boots, was paired with an absence of team silverware. This narrative finally changed in 2025, after his transfer to Bayern Munich, where he played a pivotal role in their dominant 2024-25 Bundesliga title win.

Breakdown of Kane's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals International Matches Country Goals
607 388 107 73

Read Also: Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history?

6. Karim Benzema (495 goals) | France

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  • Goals: 495
  • Matches: 955
  • Position: Forward

France and Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema is currently the sixth in the list of highest scoring footballers in the 21st century. One part of the famous B-B-C trio of Real Madrid, Benzema, is the second-highest goal scorer in Real Madrid's history. 

Till now, in his club career, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner and five-time UEFA Champions League winner has scored 458 goals in 858 matches. 

For France, before hanging up his international boots, he had scored 37 times in 97 appearances for Les Bleus. 

Read Also | 11 players who have won the most trophies in football history

Club Matches Club Goals International Matches Country Goals
858 458 97 37

5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (558 goals) | Sweden

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is 5th in the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
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  • Goals: 558
  • Matches: 949
  • Position: Forward

Entering the Top 5 of highest scoring footballers in the 21st century is the Swedish maestro Zlatan Ibrahimovic with 558 goals in 949 matches. He was widely recognised for his boldness, acrobatic finishes and lively personality.

In his 10 years for Sweden (2006-2016), he became the top scorer with 62 goals, most likely to remain unmatched for a long time. He represented his nation in multiple World Cups and European Cups.

Zlatan won league titles with Ajax, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, and PSG. He also had a notable spell at Manchester United, winning the Europa League.

Moving on to his legendary individual records, he won the FIFA Puskas Award in 2013 for his phenomenal overhead kick against England. He is also the only player to score 50 Serie A goals for both Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Breakdown of Zlatan's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Matches
827 496 122 62

4. Luis Suarez (574 goals) | Uruguay

Luis Suarez is 5th among the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
Luis Suarez celebrates a goal for Uruguay. Image | BBC
  • Goals: 574
  • Matches: 972
  • Position: Forward

Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer, Luis Suarez, makes his way to fourth rank with 574 goals in 972 matches. Known for his incredible skills and finishing, he was always a central figure in his nation's success since his debut in 2007.

Suarez won the 2011 Copa America and helped them reach the WTC semi-final in 2010. His club career is equally impressive. After winning the Dutch Cup with Ajax, he moved to Liverpool, becoming a Premier League top-scorer and earning a European Golden Shoe.

His prime time arrived at Barcelona, where he formed a fearsome attacking trio with Messi and Neymar. With Barcelona, he won La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey trophy, as well as the Champions League in 2015.

Read Also | MSN vs BBC: Rivalry of football's greatest trio in stats

Breakdown of Suarez's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
829 505 143 69

3. Robert Lewandowski (695 goals) | Poland

Robert Lewandowski is 4th among the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
Lewandowski celebrating a goal for his nation. Image | The Bridge
  • Goals: 695 goals
  • Matches: 981
  • Position: Forward

Coming in at no. 3 is the Polish goal-machine, Robert Lewandowski, with 695 goals in 981 matches. He swiftly became his nation's all-time top scorer with the kind of positioning skills and consistency he has.

He made his international debut in 2008 and became one of the most celebrated Polish footballers of this century. He won two Bundesliga titles at Borussia Dortmund and later moved to Bayern Munich, where he cemented his status as one of the greatest strikers.

Lewandowski holds astonishing goal-scoring records, such as surpassing Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a single Bundesliga season (41 goals in 2020-21) and became the tournament's leading foreign scorer.

He also won two consecutive European Golden Shoes and 2 FIFA Best Men's Player awards.

Breakdown of Lewandowski's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
823 610 158 85

Read Also: Football teams with the most international trophies.s

2. Lionel Messi (866 goals) | Argentina

Lionel Messi is 2nd in the Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
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  • Goals: 886
  • Matches: 1108
  • Position: Forward 

Probably the most anticipated name on the list, Argentina's golden boy, Lionel Messi, holds the 2nd position with a staggering 866 goals in 1108 matches. Having made his international debut in 2005, he had a career full of greatness, which shaped the modern era of football.

From Copa America glory to the 2022 World Cup triumph, which made the dreams of millions come true, there is not a single title left for him to fill his cabinet. He spent the majority of his career at the club level at Barcelona, becoming their all-time leading scorer.

Messi's unimaginable dribbling and scoring prowess earned him eight Ballon d'Or awards (which is the most by any player) and six European Golden Shoes. He also holds the record for most goals in a calendar year (91 in 2012).

It is really difficult to put the legacy of the greatest of all time into words and summarise in a couple of paragraphs!

Read Also | 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10

Breakdown of Messi's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
853 754 193 112

Read Also: Top 10: Most Free-kick Goals In Football History (Updated)

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (938 goals) | Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 1st in Highest scoring footballers in the 21st century | sportzpoint.com
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  • Goals: 938
  • Matches: 1281
  • Position: Forward

Crowning the list as the highest scoring footballer in the 21st century is Portugal's indomitable Cristiano Ronaldo with 938 goals in 1281 matches. Following his debut in 2003, he was unstoppable and reached heights with his scoring talent.

He led Portugal to their first major international title (UEFA European Championship) in 2016 and followed it with the Nations League in 2019 and 2025. At club level, he won multiple titles with Manchester United, and later moved to Real Madrid, where he became the leading scorer.

Read Also | Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career

Ronaldo's hunger for goals saw him achieve five Ballon d'Or awards and four European Golden Shoes.

His fitness and dedication to this game help him maintain an elite level of goal scoring in his late 30s, making him one of the greatest in the history of this sport.

Breakdown of Ronaldo's goals:

Club Matches Club Goals Country Matches Country Goals
1060 800 221 138

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Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice

Stay updated with all the real-time updates of the Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final match tonight at the Munich Arena in Germany.

Jun 8, 2025, 10:16 PM1 min read

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Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final match tonight. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match from the web desk. 

Let me remind you that both Spain and Portugal are looking to become the first ever to win the UEFA Nations League second time. Portugal won it back in the inaugural season in 2019. 

Meantime, Spain are looking to become the first team to retain the UEFA Nations League as a defending champion. 

So, sit back, relax and enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Jun 8, 2025, 7:01 PM

LIVE Score

Jun 8, 2025, 10:17 PM

HISTORIC!

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Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to become the first nation to win Nations League twice

Jun 8, 2025, 10:05 PM

BROTHERS!

Jun 8, 2025, 10:02 PM

Mendes: Player of the match

Nations League 2025 final: Nuno Mendes won the Player of the Final Award

Nuno Mendes is named the player of the final.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:57 PM

THAT SAVE FROM COSTA

Nations League 2025 final: Diogo Costa's save in penalties to help Portugal lift the trophy - sportzpoint.com

Jun 8, 2025, 9:45 PM

Portugal wins the Nations League 2025!

Jun 8, 2025, 9:36 PM

Penalty Shootout Thread!

Penalties would be taken at the end, where the Portugal fans are. 

  • Ramos (Portugal) scores - POR 1- 0 ESP
  • Merino (Spain) scores - POR 1-1 ESP
  • Vitinha (Portugal) scores - POR 2-1 ESP
  • Baena (Spain) scores - POR 2-2 ESP
  • Bruno (Portugal) scores - POR 3-2 ESP
  • Isco (Spain) scores - POR 3-3 ESP
  • Mendes (Portugal) scores - POR 4-3 ESP
  • Morata (Spain) misses - POR 4-3 ESP
  • Neves (Portugal) scores - POR 5-3 ESP

Jun 8, 2025, 9:33 PM

We are into the penalties!

We will have a penalty shootout to decide who will take the Nations League!

Jun 8, 2025, 9:32 PM

120+1' | Jota misses the target

Dias's cross found Jota inside the box perfectly. But, he could not be on target.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:32 PM

120' | 1 minute added

1 minute added to the full time.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:31 PM

119' | Good from Costa

Costa came running to recieve a lobbed ball from Merino. It could have been threatening if he had not been cautious. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:28 PM

117' | Spain trying hard

Isco, Pino, and others are trying hard to get into the final touch, but Dias and Mendes have done well for Portugal

Jun 8, 2025, 9:24 PM

113' | Mendes does well again

Mendes does well to stop Pino from going for a clear header. 

Good cross from the left as well by Isco. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:22 PM

111' | Change for Spain

In: Morata

Out: Oyarzabal

Jun 8, 2025, 9:21 PM

110' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Pedro Porro as he fouled Leao to stop the counterattack. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:20 PM

108' | Nearly a golazo

Pedro Porro tried a Rooney-ish golazo from the halfway mark. 

Costa's heart would have been in his mouth seeing the ball coming towards the goal. 

But it went over the goal. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:18 PM

You have to agree to that!

Jun 8, 2025, 9:16 PM

106' | Changes from both teams

In: Jota

Out: Neto

In: Pino

Out: Yamal

Jun 8, 2025, 9:14 PM

Half-time in ET | POR 2-2 ESP

Portugal dominated in the first 15 minutes, but Spain did well to keep it 2-2.

Are we having a goal, or are penalties coming?

Jun 8, 2025, 9:12 PM

105' | Easy for Costa

Yamal's powerful shot went staright to Diogo Costa.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:12 PM

104' | Baena does well

Portugal were close to getting the lead, but Baena stood at his position to clear the chance out.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:09 PM

102' | Wow, Leao

Leao has been ripping the Spain defence since coming in. 

But, Pedro Porro came to rescue again as Portugal earned another corner. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:08 PM

VAR confirms no penalty

VAR check confirmed that there was no penalty in that. Top class referring. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:07 PM

99' | Brawl in the middle

Nuno Mendes went down inside the box, but the penalty appeal was denied.

After that, Portugal and Spain players went for a brawl. 

Yellow card for Bruno for dissent. Mendes and Baena also were booked.

Jun 8, 2025, 9:06 PM

98' | Chance for Spain

Yamal and Isco played in between them before Isco sent a cross for a header. 

But Veiga's partial clearance allowed Cucurella a great sight and aim at the goal.

But he missed the target completely. 

Jun 8, 2025, 9:00 PM

93' | Changes for Spain

In: Pedro Porro, Baena

Out: Mingueza, Nico

Jun 8, 2025, 8:59 PM

92' | Chance for Semedo

What a chance for Portugal! 

Mendes's cross found Semedo, who just missed the target from center of the box. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:59 PM

91' | Zubimendi clears it out

Portugal won the ball back with intense pressing.

Leao on the left made all the move but his cross was cleared away by Zubimendi.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:57 PM

91' | First half of ET starts

Portugal starts the first half of extra time. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:53 PM

We are into extra time | POR 2-2 ESP

Jun 8, 2025, 8:51 PM

90' | 2 mins added

Jun 8, 2025, 8:51 PM

90' | Yellow card

Le Normand brings down Leao. The Spaniard gets the yellow card. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:48 PM

88' | Ronaldo leaves

Goncalo Romaos replaces Ronaldo. Looks like he is injured.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:47 PM

Are we going into extra times?

Jun 8, 2025, 8:43 PM

83' | What a save!

Costa with a match-saving save as he denied Isco a well-deserved goal.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:42 PM

82' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Pedro Neto, for fouling Yamal. He took it for the team as Portugal stopped a counterattack from Spain.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:41 PM

BEST LB!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:37 PM

77' | Yamal goes at goal

He had the space and the area where he liked. But, this time, he wanted to go for the power, rather than trying for that curling shot.

The shot went directly to Costa.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:35 PM

74' | Changes for both teams

Portugal Changes 

In: Veiga, Leao

Out: Inacio, Silva

Spain changes

In: Isco, Merino

Out: Pedri, Ruiz

Jun 8, 2025, 8:33 PM

72' | Chance for Semedo

Nelson Semedo had the chance to find Ronaldo or Neto on the left of him with a cross.

He decided to go at the goal and it went staright to Simon.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:30 PM

Nico misses the target

After nearly 20 passes, Nico looked to make a cutback and then go for the shot with his right foot. 

He missed the target by a meter. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:29 PM

Longevity!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:28 PM

Huge!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:24 PM

63' | Block from Mendes

What a night he is having!

He now blocked an on-target effort from Pedri!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:22 PM

61' | RRRRRRRRRRROOOOONNNNNAAAALLLLDDDDOOOOOOOOO

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Nations League final: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 138th international goal - sportzpoint.com

Nations League final: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 138th international goal - sportzpoint.com

As I was saying, he needs just one moment to turn things around. 

Cristiano Ronaldo equalises for Portugal.

Mendes' cross was deflected into the box for him to just nudge Cucurella and hit the back of the goal.

POR 2-2 ESP.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:20 PM

58' | Ronaldo is dispossessed again

Ronaldo, not for the first time, is dispossessed again. Portugal missed a few chances after Ronaldo lost the ball. 

But, we all know, in just one moment, he can turn things around.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:17 PM

Do not forget he is playing as a 10 today!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:16 PM

56' | Save from Costa

Fabian Ruiz takes his chance with a left-footed effort from the outside of the box.

It was bit akward for Costa. But, he made a good save going down to his left.

Jun 8, 2025, 8:15 PM

54' | Mendes is a beast

Nuno Mendes has been clinical against Yamal so far. He has won all the battles against the wonderkid. Portugal dominating, but Spain are looking relaxed. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:13 PM

Pedri Potter!

Nations League final LIVE: Pedri controlling a ball - sportzpoint.com

Jun 8, 2025, 8:11 PM

Eye catching battle

Jun 8, 2025, 8:09 PM

49' | Bruno scores but offside

Bruno Fernandes scores a fine goal but he is found offside. 

Jun 8, 2025, 8:09 PM

They are on fire in the first half!

Jun 8, 2025, 8:06 PM

46' | Changes for Portugal

In: Ruben Neves, Semedo

Out: Joao Neves, Conceicao

Jun 8, 2025, 8:05 PM

Second half starts!

Portugal made two changes as we come back from the break.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:50 PM

Half-time | POR 1-2 ESP

Spain would be delighted with the goal right before half-time. They go into the break with a slight advantage. 

More goals coming in the second half? 

Let's see.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:46 PM

45+1' | VAR check

VAR check was done to check if there was a foul on Silva, leading to the goal.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:46 PM

45' | OOOYYYARRRRZABALLLLLL | POR 1-2 ESP

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He is inevitable! 

Oyarzabal scores for Spain. 

Spain broke through the Portugal's defence from their own half. 

Pedri's run, and the pass was sublime, just like the finish from Oyarzabal, who defeated Costa to hit the back of the net. 

Goals in two Nations League finals, and one in that special Euro 2024 final, Oyarzabal is the man made for big nights. 

Portugal 1-2 Spain.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:44 PM

Is that even a question?

Jun 8, 2025, 7:43 PM

42' | Spain holding possession

Pedri, Yamal, Nico, Oyarzabal, Cucurealla - all holding on to their position and posession and Spain are throwing everything at Portugal. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:40 PM

Portugal have done well to stop Yamal till now

Nations League final LIVE: Portugal have done well to stop Yamal till now

Jun 8, 2025, 7:39 PM

Youth at heart

Jun 8, 2025, 7:37 PM

37' | Neto looks for Ronaldo

Neto was looking for Ronaldo with the lobbed cross, but Spain defenders had cut the angle for him. The cross went over the goal

Jun 8, 2025, 7:34 PM

33' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Ruiz for fouling Pedro Neto, to stop Portugal's counterattack. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:30 PM

29' | Chance for Nico

Yamal again picked out Nico inside the box with a lobbed ball. But with Costa coming in, Nico could not be on target with the defection. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:28 PM

VAR check

A VAR check was done to check if Ronaldo was offside, leading to the goal. Goal given. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:28 PM

26' | MMMMMEEEENNNNNNNNNDESSSSS | POR 1-1 ESP

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Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary - Nuno Mendes equalised for Portugal - sportzpoint.com

Nuno Mendes equalises for Portugal. 

A quick one and two, and Nuno Mendes, with the space given at the left of the box, struck powerfully to score his first-ever International goal. 

Portugal 1-1 Spain.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:26 PM

25' | Excellent from Dias

Cucurella found Nico on the left. As Nico was making an entry inside the box, Dias won the physical battle and won the goal kick for Portugal as well. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:24 PM

21' | ZZUUUUUUUBBIIIIIMMMEEENDDDIIII | POR 0-1 ESP

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary: Spain takes the lead, via Zubimendi | POR 0-1 ESP

Martin Zubimendi scores for Spain. 

Yamal's lobbed ball for Nico was not cleared well by Portugal defenders and Costa. Zubimendi, at the right place at the right time, just tapped the ball inside the goal for Spain's first.

Portugal 0-1 Spain

Jun 8, 2025, 7:22 PM

Yamal shows his trick as well

Yamal shows his trick as well

Jun 8, 2025, 7:21 PM

The master showing how it is done!

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates - Cristiano Ronaldo showing to Yamal how it is done - sportzpoint.com

Jun 8, 2025, 7:20 PM

19' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Inácio for an elbow on Oyarzabal.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:18 PM

17' | So close

Yamal's cross pass found Nico on the left. Nico made a quick cut back before going for the goal with a curling right-footed shot. 

But the ball did not curl enough for him to give Spain the lead. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:18 PM

17' | So close

Yamal's cross pass found Nico on the left. Nico made a quick cut back before going for the goal with a curling right-footed shot. 

But the ball did not curl enough for him to give Spain the lead. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:16 PM

15' | He should have scored

Nico with an accurate cut-back pass, Pedri, running at it, missed the goal with the effort. 

Hue miss. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:14 PM

14' | Yamal misses the tager

Pedri left it for the 17-year-old to go for the goal with the free-kick. His kick went over the goal. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:13 PM

13' | Yamal is here

As I was saying, Yamal runs through Silva and Mendes, Silva stopped him, he won the ball again and won a free-kick from the edge of the box as Bruno fouled him.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:11 PM

10' | Patience game

Both teams are waiting for the mistake from other team. 

Mendes tried to stitch an attack for Portugal, while Nico and Fermin looked to build up for Spain. 

No sign of Yamal magic yet.

Jun 8, 2025, 7:08 PM

The special one!

Jun 8, 2025, 7:07 PM

LEGEND!

Jun 8, 2025, 7:05 PM

5' | Chance for Neves

From a short corner, Neves from the center of the box had the chance to go for a volley. He had power but the not the direction he was looking for. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:04 PM

4' | Corner for Portugal

Ronaldo found Neto on the left. Neto's pace allowed Portugal to go for an attack ,and his attempted cross was deflected for a corner. 

Jun 8, 2025, 7:01 PM

1' | Kick-off

Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 final LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary

Jun 8, 2025, 6:54 PM

Warmed up!

Jun 8, 2025, 6:53 PM

READY!

Jun 8, 2025, 6:05 PM

HE IS HERE!

Jun 8, 2025, 6:03 PM

Lineups | Spain

Starting XI: Unai Simón, Robin Le Normand, Fabián Ruiz, Nico Williams, Dean Huijsen, Óscar Mingueza, Martín Zubimendi, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella.

Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Dani Vivian, Mikel Merino, Álvaro Morata, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Yéremy Pino, Álex Baena, Alejandro Grimaldo, Isco, Fermín López, Samuel Omorodion.

Jun 8, 2025, 5:55 PM

Lineups | Portugal

Lineups: Diogo Costa; João Neves, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceição, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.

Subs: José Sá, Rui Silva, Diogo Dalot, Renato Veiga, António Silva, Nélson Semedo, Rodrigo Mora, João Palhinha, Rafael Leão, Rúben Neves, Gonçalo Ramos, Francisco Trincão, Diogo Jota, João Félix, Pedro Gonçalves.

Jun 8, 2025, 5:06 PM

Spain's road to final

05/09/24: Serbia 0-0 Spain 
08/09/24: Switzerland 1-4 Spain 
12/10/24: Spain 1-0 Denmark 
15/10/24: Spain 3-0 Serbia 
15/11/24: Denmark 1-2 Spain 
18/11/24: Spain 3-2 Switzerland 
20/03/25: Netherlands 2-2 Spain 
23/03/25: Spain 3-3 Netherlands (agg: 5-5, 5-4 pens)
05/06/25: Spain 5-4 France

Jun 8, 2025, 5:05 PM

Portugal's way to final

05/09/24: Portugal 2-1 Croatia 
08/09/24: Portugal 2-1 Scotland 
12/10/24: Poland 1-3 Portugal 
15/10/24: Scotland 0-0 Portugal 
15/11/24: Portugal 5-1 Poland 
18/11/24: Croatia 1-1 Portugal 
20/03/25: Denmark 1-0 Portugal
23/03/25: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (agg: 5-3, aet)
04/06/25: Germany 1-2 Portugal

Jun 8, 2025, 5:04 PM

Portugal vs Spain: Head-to-head stats

Team Wins Draws Matches Goals Scored
Spain 18 6 40 47
Portugal 16 6 40 81

Jun 8, 2025, 5:04 PM

Tonight's Venue | Munich Football arena

Munich Football arena

Jun 8, 2025, 5:02 PM

How to watch the match?

Indian fans can watch the Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final match on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Moreover, they can also enjoy the match LIVE on Sony LIV with a paid subscription. The match will also be streamed LIVE on Jio TV. 

To watch the match from a nation other than India, read this full guide.

Jun 8, 2025, 5:02 PM

Match Details

Match: Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final

Date: 9 June 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Munich Football Arena, Germany

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Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final highlights: Five-star Spain beat France 5-4 in a record-breaking Nations League classic, to meet Portugal in final

Get the highlights of the Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final as Spain defeated France by 5-4 to set a date with Portugal in the final. Lamine Yamal scored a brace for Spain.

Jun 5, 2025, 9:16 PM1 min read

Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final highlights: Five-star Spain beat France 5-4 in a record-breaking Nations League classic, to meet Portugal in final | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and France in Germany tonight. 

Spain are looking to become the first team to retain the Nations League since the tournament was introduced in 2018. Meanwhile, the 2021 winners, France, are also looking to win their first Nations League title since then.

Spain defeated the strong Netherlands to enter the final four, while France came from behind to defeat Croatia to earn a place in the semis.

Both teams are set to miss some important players for this tie, and this makes the match more interesting. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the updates of the Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Jun 5, 2025, 6:59 PM

Final Score

Jun 5, 2025, 9:10 PM

Portugal vs Spain in final!

Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final - sportzpoint.com

Jun 5, 2025, 9:08 PM

The highest scoring match in Nations League history!

highest-scoring match in the competition's history - Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final - sportzpoint.com

Jun 5, 2025, 9:06 PM

That is how good it was!

Jun 5, 2025, 8:55 PM

Full time | ESP 5-4 FRA

Jun 5, 2025, 8:55 PM

90+6' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gavi.

Jun 5, 2025, 8:54 PM

90+4' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Kolo Muani.

Jun 5, 2025, 8:53 PM

90+4' | Kooooooolllloooooo Muuuaaaanniii | ESP 5-4 FRA

Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final - Kolo Muani scored France's fourth goal - sportzpoint.com

We are not done yet! 

Cherki's cross and Kolo Muani's header went straight inside the goal.

ESP 5-4 FRA

Jun 5, 2025, 8:51 PM

90+2' | Barcola misses the target

Gusto's cross fell rightly for Barcola to go for the header. But, he could not be on target.

Jun 5, 2025, 8:49 PM

5 minutes added

Can we have more goals?

Jun 5, 2025, 8:49 PM

90+1' | Change for Spain

In: Gavi

Out: Merino

Jun 5, 2025, 8:46 PM

87' | Chance for France

Barcola's speed on the left gave France a great chance. 

His cutback found Kolo Muani at the edge of the box. But his shot went over the goal. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:45 PM

86' | Save from Maignan

Samu got the chance to beat him with a cross-footed shot. But Maignan's defection took the ball away. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:44 PM

84' | Own goal from Spain | ESP 5-3 FRA

Okay, are we going to watch a classic comeback? 

Vivian could not control the cross from Gusto, and his toe touch went straight into the goal.

5 minutes to go, more goal?

Spain 5-3 France

Jun 5, 2025, 8:41 PM

82' | Yellow card

Hernandez grabbed Lamine and stopped him from going for the counterattack. 

Yellow card for him. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:38 PM

79' | CCCHHHHHHHHEERRRRRRRKKKKKIIII | ESP 5-2 FRA

Cherki scored a world class goal for France in UEFA Nations League semi-final vs Spain - sportzpoint.com

whhhhhhaaatttt! 

What a goal and on his debut! 

Mbappe found Cherki at the edge of the box, and after the first touch, he went for a left-footed bullet volley to beat Simon. 

ESP 5-2 FRA

Jun 5, 2025, 8:37 PM

77' | Changes for both team

France: In - Kolo Muani, Out - Dembele 

Spain: In - Vivian, Samu, Out - Le Normand, Oyarzabal

Jun 5, 2025, 8:35 PM

76' | Save from Simon

Spain are looking complacent here. 

Mbappe, while falling on the ground, was very close to beating Simon. 

But Simon kept his eyes on the ball to make the save. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:33 PM

Top class!

Jun 5, 2025, 8:32 PM

He did well for his case!

Jun 5, 2025, 8:31 PM

72' | Dembele hits the post

Dembele hits the post as the ball kept going close the byline and the PSG star could not find the angle to find the back of the net. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:30 PM

72' | Change for France

In: Lucas Hernandez

Out: Lenglet

Jun 5, 2025, 8:30 PM

Is it so?

Jun 5, 2025, 8:28 PM

67' | YAAAAAAAMLLLLLLLLLL | ESP 5-1 FRA

Five star for Spain.

A goal that had written Ballon d'Or all over it, the commentators said. 

With the front of the foot, he was able to beat Maignan on the right side. 

Spain 5-1 France. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:24 PM

64' | Changes for both teams

Spain: In - Olmo, Ruiz, Out - Nico, Pedri

France: In - Gusto, Cherki, Barcola, Out - Kalulu, Olise, Doue

Jun 5, 2025, 8:22 PM

62' | So close for Doue

Dembele, with a threading pass, found Doue on the left. 

After watching his space, Doue tried to curl one back in. But the effort did not come in enough to hit the back of the net. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:19 PM

59' | Mbbbbbbaaaaapppppeeeeee | ESP 4-1 FRA

Inevitable. Mbappe scores from the spot. 

He is just one goal away from touching Henry's record.

Spain 4-1 France. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:17 PM

58' | Penalty for France

Pedro Porro semmed to have dragged Mbapped inside the box  and it is a penalty for France.

Jun 5, 2025, 8:15 PM

56' | Peeeeeeeeddddddrrrriiiiiiii | ESP 4-0 FRA

Pedri scored Spain's fourth goal in Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final LIVE Updates - sportzpoint.com

Spain are cooking here. 

Pedri gets into the act this time. 

Pedri won the ball and controlled it before finding Nico on the left. 

Nico found Pedri making a run inside the box. 

With a fine touch and control, he found the back of the net. 

ESP 4-0 FRA.

Jun 5, 2025, 8:13 PM

54' | YAAAAMMMMAAAALLLL | ESP 3-0 FRA

Lamine Yamal scored from the penalty spot - Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final LIVE Updates - sportzpoint.com

Cool, calm and stylish. 

He took his time and was not bothered by all the distractions from Maignan. 

He hits the low, left corner and Spain lead by 3-0. 

ESP 3-0 FRA. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:11 PM

52' | VAR check going for the penalty!

Penalty given. The VAR stands with the referee's decision. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:09 PM

51' | Penalty for Spain

Rabiot fouls Lamine Yamal inside the box. He gets the yellow card and it is a penalty for Spain. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:08 PM

48' | Chance for France

Good start for France.

Theo Hernandez's cross from the left of the box was nearly met by Demeble. Another chance gone begging for them. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:07 PM

47' | Chance for France

Top class along the ground, cross from the right. Kalulu's cross from the right could not meet Dembele at the centre of the box. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:05 PM

46' | Chance for Spain

Yamal found Oyarzabal at the edge of the box. Konate blocked latter's shot. 

Jun 5, 2025, 8:04 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:48 PM

Half-time | ESP 2-0 FRA

Two great goals and the defending champions are happily going to the break with a 2-0 lead.

Jun 5, 2025, 7:46 PM

2 minutes added

2 minutes added to the first half. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:46 PM

45' | Simons makes a save

Mbappe with a left footed shot. Since it was at the center of the goal, it was an easy save for Simon. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:45 PM

44' | Goal check

Huijsen scores but looks to be offside. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:44 PM

42' | Dembele is offside

France are trying to play shorter passes to enter the box. A lovely one-two between Mbappe and Olise found Dembele making a run inside the box.

Though Simon came running to make the save, the PSG star was already offside. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:42 PM

Jun 5, 2025, 7:38 PM

37' | Save from Simon

Simon does well to go low and down to his right to save Dembele's on target shot from the right. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:37 PM

36' | Lenglet blocks a shot

France are struggling here with the defence. 

Pedri's delivery had created a chance for Nico to go for the goal. But, Lenglet was there to make the block. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:33 PM

33' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Lamine for a foul on Doue.

Jun 5, 2025, 7:33 PM

31' | Chance for France

Doue and Mbappe's timid efforts at the goal were saved by Simon as France looked to make a comeback in the match. Let me remind you, no second leg in the semis. The winner will face Portugal in the final on June 8th.

Jun 5, 2025, 7:28 PM

The second one!

Jun 5, 2025, 7:27 PM

The first goal!

Jun 5, 2025, 7:26 PM

26' | Meeeeeeeeerrrriiiiiiiinnnnnoooooo | ESP 2-0 FRA

Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Two early goals for Spain; ESP 2-0 FRA

Merino's goes around the corner and Spain lead by 2-0. 

Oyarzabal is again the provider but this time with a very different type of assist, completing a one-two with Merino as part of a slick spell of Spain passing with a delightful chipped ball inside the box on the right.

Merino did the rest by storming inside the box and beating Maignan in the near post. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:24 PM

22' | NICCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOO | ESP 1- 0 FRA

Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary - Nico Williams scored the first goal for Spain - sportzpoint.com

Nico Williams does the job for Spain. 

On the left again, but unlike the last two times, he was able to smash the back of the net. 

Yamal found Oyarzabal, and the experienced striker played a cute pass at the edge of the box for Nico to go for the goal. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:21 PM

20' | Rabiot takes his chance

Despite space being there and having Mbappe waiting over the shoulder, Rabiot went for the shot. 

It went over the goal. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:20 PM

18' | Save from Maignan

It is Nico Williams who made another run on the left for Spain. But his final shot was saved by Maignan. A bit awkward, but it was a good save. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:19 PM

17' | Save from Simon

Theo passed the ball to Doue on the left. Doue, full of confidence, after a record-breaking Champions League final, he made a cutback and went for a shot with his right foot. 

In the end, it was an easy save for Simon

Jun 5, 2025, 7:17 PM

That was a close call!

Jun 5, 2025, 7:13 PM

12' | Theo hits the post

Theo Hernandez, though he was not in full control while making the effort with his left foot, hit the crossbar. Simon would have been a spectator if that had gone in.  

Jun 5, 2025, 7:12 PM

Two of the best young players in the world in action

Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary - Desire Doue and Lamine Yamal fighting for a ball - sportzpoint.com

Jun 5, 2025, 7:09 PM

8' | Easy save for Maignan

Nico Williams, on the left-hand side, made a good run. But his final effort went straight to Maignan. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:08 PM

7' | Chance for France

Demeble ran away with the ball and found Mbappe. But, unselfish Mbappe tried to find Rabiot and lost the plot.

Jun 5, 2025, 7:05 PM

4' | Theo takes his chance

Theo Hernandez took his chance to surprise Simon with a long-range shot. The shot went over the goal. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:04 PM

3' | Yamal with the first attack

As usual, Lamine Yamal looked to break through the right and then with a backheel found Pedro Porro, whose effort went straight to Maignan. 

Jun 5, 2025, 7:01 PM

Kick-off!

France start things off!

Jun 5, 2025, 6:51 PM

They are ready too!

Jun 5, 2025, 6:50 PM

Warmups are done!

Jun 5, 2025, 6:16 PM

They are here

Jun 5, 2025, 6:04 PM

Lineups | France

France Starting XI (4-2-3-1): M. Maignan, P. Kalulu, I. Konaté, C. Lenglet, T. Hernández, M. Koné, A. Rabiot, O. Dembélé, M. Olise, D. Doué, K. Mbappé (c)

Substitutes: Brice Samba, Lucas Chevalier, Lucas Hernández, Malo Gusto, Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Digne, Loïc Badé, Rayan Cherki, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Mattéo Guendouzi, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Bradley Barcola, Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram

Jun 5, 2025, 6:01 PM

Lineups | Spain

Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón (c); Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams

Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Pau Cubarsí, Daniel Vivian, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Óscar Mingueza, Yéremy Pino, Alejandro Baena, Alejandro Grimaldo, Isco, Fermín López, Álvaro Morata, Samuel Aghehowa

Jun 5, 2025, 5:55 PM

Yamal or Mbappe?

Jun 5, 2025, 5:54 PM

A contest to watch out!

Jun 5, 2025, 5:53 PM

The maestro!

Jun 5, 2025, 5:41 PM

Team News: France

France will miss the trio of Upamecano, William Saliba and Jules Kounde.

Jun 5, 2025, 5:40 PM

Team News: Spain

Luis de la Fuente's side will be without the current Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who is still undergoing his recovery at Manchester City. Along with Rodri, Spain will also miss the services of Ferran Torres, who underwent surgery for appendicitis.

Jun 5, 2025, 5:40 PM

Spain vs France: Head-to-head stats

Till now, Spain and France have played 37 games against each other, including friendlies. 

Spain have won 7 times while France have dominated with 13 wins. 17 games have ended in draws. 

France, in those 37 games, have scored 66 goals, while Spain scored 40 goals. 

Team Wins Draws Matches Goals Scored
France 13 17 37 66
Spain 7 17 37 40

Jun 5, 2025, 5:40 PM

How to watch the match? 

Football fans from India can watch the Spain vs France UEFA Nations League 2024-25 semi-final match on Sony Sports Network TV Channel. They can also watch the match live on the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.

Jio TV will also stream the match.

Jun 5, 2025, 4:50 PM

Match details

Match: Spain vs France

Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2024-25, semi-final.

Date: 6 June 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: MHP Arena, Germany.

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