- Spain booked their place in the Olympic football final
- The 2020 silver medalists faced a stern test
- Morocco will now face Egypt
Spain have booked their place in the Olympic men’s football final after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Morocco.
The 2020 silver medalists faced a stern test from the tournament’s top scorer, Soufiane Rahimi, who opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
However, Spain dug deep and found an equalizer through Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez in the second half. The dramatic winner came courtesy of substitute Juanlu Sanchez with just five minutes remaining.
This hard-fought victory sets up a mouthwatering final against hosts France, who overcame Egypt in extra time to secure their place in the championship match.
The highly anticipated showdown will take place on Friday, with the winner set to be crowned Olympic champions.
Morocco will now face Egypt in the bronze medal match, providing an opportunity for both teams to claim a podium finish.
The tournament has delivered a series of exciting matches, and the final promises to be a fitting climax to a captivating competition.
