LdN‍: Carvajal’s Panenka hands Spain the title

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By: Manu Tournoux

LdN‍: Carvajal's Panenka hands Spain the title

Nations League Final:

Feijenoord Stadium (Rotterdam, Netherlands).

Croatia – Spain: 0-0 after extra time, 4-5 on penalties.

Shots on goal: Vlasic (1), Brozovic (2), Modric (3) and Perisic (5) for Croatia; Joselu (1), Rodri (2), Merino (3), Asensio (4) and Carvajal (6) for Spain.

In a fairly closed and balanced final, with opportunities on both sides, we had to wait for the penalty shootout to decide between Spain and Croatia. In this little game, it was Luis de la Fuente’s team who were the strongest, thanks in particular to two saves by Unai Simon against Majer then Petkovic, and a victorious shot on goal by Carvajal on panenka.

With this victory at the end of the suspense, La Roja succeeds France in the winners of the League of Nations. At the same time, Spain wins its first trophy since 2012 by depriving Croatia of its first major title.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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