Tactical Masterclass: Spain Shut Down Mbappé to Crush France 2-0
Spain controlled every moment of their World Cup semi-final, defeating France 2-0 in Dallas to reach their second final in 16 years. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal put La Roja ahead after a foul on Yamal, and a slick one-two between Porro and Olmo just after the hour mark sealed the win. France saw a third goal ruled out for offside, but never really threatened Spain’s grip on the game. Under Luis de la Fuente, Spain outperformed Les Bleus in every metric, generating 1.63 expected goals from ten shots and completing over 400 passes. France managed just 0.3 xG and struggled to break through an organised defence that neutralised Mbappé and Olise. Spain now head to the final with strong momentum. Meanwhile, France prepare for Saturday’s third-place play-off as Didier Deschamps steps down after a storied reign.
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