{"id":44667,"date":"2025-03-24T03:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T00:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=44667"},"modified":"2026-10-02T03:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T00:34:14","slug":"spain-portugal-and-france-reach-nations-league-semifinals-after-thrilling-matches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/spain-portugal-and-france-reach-nations-league-semifinals-after-thrilling-matches\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spain, Portugal, and France have secured their spots in the UEFA Nations League semifinals after dramatic quarter-final second-leg matches held on Sunday, eliminating the Netherlands, Denmark, and Croatia respectively.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44668\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" 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Matches\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44668\" src=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Spain Defeats the Netherlands on Penalties After a Six-Goal Thriller<\/h3>\n<p>Spain claimed a hard-fought win over the Netherlands after a sensational 3-3 draw in regular and extra time.<\/p>\n<p>The first leg also ended 2-2, sending the tie to penalties, where Spain emerged victorious with a 5-4 shootout win.<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring early for Spain, only for Memphis Depay to level for the Dutch.<\/p>\n<p>In the second half, Oyarzabal struck again, but Ian Maatsen equalized once more.<\/p>\n<p>In extra time, Lamine Yamal put Spain ahead with a third goal, but Teun Koopmeiners scored a dramatic 109th-minute equalizer for the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>The penalty shootout ultimately went Spain&#8217;s way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44669\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44669\" 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data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-3.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44669\" src=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Portugal Responds to First-Leg Loss With 5-2 Win Over Denmark<\/h3>\n<p>In Lisbon, Portugal avenged their first-leg loss to Denmark with a commanding 5-2 victory, sealing a 5-3 aggregate win and setting up a semifinal clash with Germany.<\/p>\n<p>The scoring began with an own goal from Joachim Andersen in the 38th minute.<\/p>\n<p>Denmark equalized through Rasmus Nissen in the 56th, but Cristiano Ronaldo restored Portugal\u2019s lead in the 72nd.<\/p>\n<p>Just four minutes later, Christian Eriksen brought Denmark back with a second equalizer, but Francisco Trinc\u00e3o put Portugal ahead once again in the 86th minute, forcing extra time.<\/p>\n<p>In extra time, the hosts took full control, Trinc\u00e3o scored again in the 91st minute, followed by a fifth goal from Gon\u00e7alo Ramos in the 115th to seal the win.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44670\" style=\"width: 465px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"44670\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/spain-portugal-and-france-reach-nations-league-semifinals-after-thrilling-matches\/spain-portugal-and-france-reach-nations-league-semifinals-after-thrilling-matches-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"465,279\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-4.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44670\" src=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-4.jpg\" alt=\"Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches\" width=\"465\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-4.jpg 465w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Spain-Portugal-and-France-Reach-Nations-League-Semifinals-After-Thrilling-Matches-4-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spain, Portugal, and France Reach Nations League Semifinals After Thrilling Matches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>France Edges Past Croatia on Penalties After 2-2 Aggregate Draw<\/h3>\n<p>France claimed their semifinal berth after a balanced tie with Croatia ended 2-2 over both legs. In the second leg, Michael Olise and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 scored for the French, but the result could not be settled in regulation time.<\/p>\n<p>In the penalty shootout, the French players held their nerve and prevailed 5-4 to book their place in the final four.<\/p>\n<p>With these results, the UEFA Nations League semifinals are now set with four footballing powerhouses: Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany, setting the stage for an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/crown-prince-receives-yazeed-al-rajhi-after-his-historic-victory-in-dakar-rally-saudi-2025\/\">Crown Prince Receives Yazeed Al-Rajhi After His Historic Victory in Dakar Rally Saudi 2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain, Portugal, and France have secured their spots in the UEFA Nations League semifinals after dramatic quarter-final second-leg matches held on Sunday, eliminating the Netherlands, Denmark, and Croatia respectively. &nbsp; &nbsp; Spain Defeats the Netherlands on Penalties After a Six-Goal Thriller Spain claimed a hard-fought win over the Netherlands after a sensational 3-3 draw in regular and extra time. The first leg also ended 2-2, sending the tie to penalties, where Spain emerged victorious with a 5-4 shootout win. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring early for Spain, only for Memphis Depay to level for the Dutch. 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