Spain’s national team triumphed over the Netherlands in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League, securing their place in the semifinals after a penalty shootout. However, an amusing incident involving Lamine Yamal occurred during the game.
Details: The young Barcelona winger scored a goal in the 103rd minute, but during his celebration, he slightly dropped his shorts. This was seen as a response to remarks made by former Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.
Quote: “This is what I focus on. I see things that start to bother me a bit: slightly dropped shorts, lack of effort, inappropriate gestures… These are the moments when I think: if you’re so young, you should cherish every minute spent with the Spanish national team,” said van der Vaart after the first match between the teams.
After the game, Lamine Yamal posted on Instagram with the caption: “Dropped shorts, scored goal, missed penalty and into the semifinals… Go Spain!”—a clear response to van der Vaart’s comments.
It’s worth noting that the teams competing in the UEFA Nations League Final Four for 2024/2025 have now been confirmed. The season’s playoffs began with the quarter-finals, where Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia were eliminated.
Reminder: The UEFA Nations League Final Four 2025 will take place in Germany from June 4 to 8. The host for this final stage was determined through a match between Germany and Italy, with the winner earning the right to host the semifinals, third-place match, and final.
