Spain, France join Germany, Portugal in semis
PARIS — Defending champion Spain and France needed penalty shootouts on Sunday (Monday in Manila) to reach the Nations League semifinals, where they were joined by Germany and Portugal.
Spain was pegged back three times by the Netherlands in a 3-3 draw after extra time in the second leg for a 5-5 aggregate score. Barcelona midfielder Pedri scored the decisive penalty kick after Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón had saved Donyell Malen's effort as the shootout finished 5-4.
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