Before a ball was even kicked on Thursday, the UEFA Nations League semifinal between France and Spain was billed as a clash of two modern greats, and the match certainly didn’t disappoint.

The UEFA Nations League final is set after Spain defeated France 5-4 on Thursday in a wild semifinal. After going ahead 2-0 in the first half via Nico Williams and Mikel Merino, Spain wouldn't let up and now will join Portugal in the final,

In their first meeting since the Euro 2024 semifinal, France fell to Spain, 5-3. France had previously beaten Spain 2-1 in the 2021 Nations League final. Spain will now play Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday (3 p.m. ET on FOX). France will play Germany in the third-place match.