France and Belgium are meeting this Monday at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf in the round of 16 of the Euro Cup. The French team, the great candidate to lift the tournament, was second in the group against all odds after beating Austria and drawing against the Netherlands and Poland. The same thing happened to Belgium, led by Kevin de Bruyne, a team that was in decline due to the retirement of Hazard and the absence of Courtois, but which was the favorite to lead its group. However, the Belgian team stumbled against Slovakia, beat Romania and tied against Ukraine, results that relegated it to second place in group E. For this match, the French coach, Didier Deschamps, has brought back Griezmann as a starter in the eleven, who accompanies Thuram and Mbappé in the attack. The team that wins this afternoon will face the winner of the match between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarterfinals, which will be held today at 9:00 p.m.
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Yellow card for Tchouameni
The French midfielder protested a corner kick to the referee and saw the yellow card.
Mbappé, the idol of children
The French star greets the children who posed with the French line-up. Everyone is waiting for him to be at his best.
Griezmann, somewhat imprecise in the pass
France’s valuable midfielder has already lost two balls. It is somewhat imprecise and his team notices it. Neither in attack has he been too forceful in his shots on goal.
De Bruyne, pure midfielder
The Belgian midfielder and great star of his team is acting as a pivot in front of the defense. This is his team’s brain position. From there he will look to throw balls to the quick Openda.
The match begins. France, 0-Belgium, 0
High-flying match. France needs Mbappé to take them to the quarterfinals. Belgium wants sporting revenge. A great game in action, the fifth duel of the round of 16 of the Euro Cup.
Mbappé, the man in the mask
Mbappé scored a goal, from the penalty spot, against Poland. More is expected from the Madrid star in this round of 16 clash against Belgium.
Openda: “My role is to be the second striker”
Openda, a starter for Belgium, told UEFA’s website: “My role here is to be the second striker. I’m very familiar with that. I also know that when the coach needs me on the pitch or to play, I’ll always be there. I’ve come here to represent my country, to help the team and also to try to win a title.”
Belgium, with an air of revenge
France defeated Belgium in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League. The Belgians are keen to eliminate a historic rival with whom they have a long history of rivalry.
De Bruyne, the soul of Belgium
The City playmaker is the best footballer in a Belgium that needs to improve a lot in its performance to defeat a team like France.
Carrasco, starter with Belgium
Belgium will play against France with the following eleven: Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate; Onana, Openda, Doku; De Bruyne, Carrasco and Lukaku.
Kanté, France’s best player
The midfielder has been France’s best player at this European Championship.
Griezmann, a starter again for France
France will play with this starting eleven in the duel against Belgium: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Theo Hernández; Kanté, Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Griezmann, Thuram and Mbappé.
France-Belgium, an attractive round of 16 match
France, runners-up in the world, faces Belgium in an even and attractive round of 16 duel. France is waiting for the best Mbappé, while Belgium wants Lukaku to react. Welcome to this live show that boasts great emotions.
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2024-07-01 16:11:22
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