The Nations League began this Friday for France, who lost to Italy (1-3). The Blues therefore begin the competition with a defeat and will have to make up for it this Monday against Belgium.
23:00 – Match summary
France lost to Italy (3-1) in their first match of Nations League this season. However, 13 seconds of play were enough for Bradley Barcola to steal the ball from Di Lorenzo’s feet and beat Donnarumma. In a crazy start to the match, the bar then saved Maignan while Frattesi seemed to have the goal open (6′). After these first few minutes of action, the game tightened up. But after half an hour of play, on an exceptional move, Dimarco beat Maignan with a brilliant shot into the top corner (30′). After this equalizer, France would outwit and the Transalpines would dominate. And it was logical that they would take the lead after the break. Fofana lost a ball in midfield. This benefited the Italians and Frattesi who concluded (51′) on a good service from Retegui. The second Italian goal obviously pushed Luciano Spalletti’s men to be more wary. The Blues would come up against the solid Transalpine defense. Luciano Spalletti’s men played their all on the counterattack and stung the Blues a third time on a counterattack. Raspadori, who came on at half-time, crucified Maignan after a good control in the race (74′). And with a two-goal deficit, the gap was too wide to hope for a comeback from the French, who were far too powerless against the Nazionale rearguard. See you on Monday for Didier Deschamps who will have to show a better face against Belgium to get back on track in this League of Nations.
22:48 – The situation in the ranking
After this first day of group 2 of League A of the League of Nations, the Blues are in third position, tied with Israel who lost by the same score in Belgium. Didier Deschamps’ men will face the Red Devils this Monday to try to get back on track.
22:43 – A historic defeat
The French defeat in this France – Italy is the first in the history of the Blues at the Parc des Princes against Italy. This makes the evening even heavier for Didier Deschamps’ men who will have to raise their heads this Monday against Belgium.
22:38 – It’s over! The Blues lose!
France quite logically lost to Italy at the start of the Nations League. Bradley Barcola had opened the scoring but the Italians did not panic and finally got the better of the Parc des Princes.
22:35 – Italy at work (90+3′)
Luciano Spalletti’s men are comfortably settled in the opposing camp and are gaining precious seconds, much to the chagrin of the Blues.
22:32 – Five more minutes (90′)
The extra time of this France – Italy has just been revealed. Hope remains very slim for the Blues still led by two goals.
22:30 – Time flies (88′)
Victory now seems to be within reach of the Italians in this France – Italy match. The Blues are no longer able to really put Donnarumma in danger and seem to be giving up.
22:28 – Donnarumma pushes back (87′)
Mbappe enters the area and crosses but his former partner is vigilant and pushes it back with the help of his defense.
22:26 – Koné clears the danger (84′)
Tonali resists and manages to cross to the penalty spot but Koné makes a good recovery and clears into touch.
22:25 – Italy in management (83′)
Luciano Spalletti’s players are playing their cards right in this end of France – Italy. They are gaining time while the Blues continue to come up against the Italian wall.
22:22 – Change for Italy (81′)
After Didier Deschamps’ triple change, Luciano Spalletti makes two with the exits of Dimarco and Retegui who are replaced by Brescianini and Kean.
22:20 – Deschamps’ reaction (78′)
For the last quarter of an hour of this France – Italy, Didier Deschamps makes a triple change with the entries of Thuram, Zaire-Emery and Koundé. They replace Griezmann, Kanté and Clauss.
22:18 – GRIEZMANN’S CURL! (77′)
THE FRENCH PLAYMAKER CAN’T FIND THE BACK INTO THE NET! He curls it in from outside the box but his attempt misses the target by a few centimetres.
22:15 – Raspadori crucifies the Blues!! (73′)
The mission is getting particularly complicated for the Blues in this France – Italy! Raspadori makes a superb control in the area and leaves Saliba on his heels before deceiving Mike Maignan. 3-1 for the Italians.
22:12 – Di Lorenzo pushes back (70′)
The Italian defender, guilty of the French goal, was this time decisive in pushing back Dembélé’s cross at the near post.
22:12 – Calafiori gets back on the ground (71′)
The former Bologna player annoys the Parc des Princes after getting back on the ground following the blow received a few minutes ago. Buongiorno replaces him.
22:09 – Dembélé’s imprecise cross (68′)
The Parisian winger sets off on a solitary rush but sees his cross end up behind the goal of Gianluigi Donnarumma who has not been troubled for some time in this France – Italy.
22:09 – Calafiori returns (67′)
The Italian defender does not want to leave the field yet and takes his place in this France – Italy.
22:08 – Calafiori suffers (66′)
The Italian defender directly asked for the intervention of the medics after a completely involuntary sole from Dembélé which fell on the calf of the Italian defender.
22:05 – Dembélé loses his way (63′)
On a quick touch, Griezmann finds Dembélé at the far post but the Parisian winger completely misses his shot.
22:03 – Change for Italy (61′)
Luciano Spalletti makes a second change in this France – Italy with the exit of Frattesi replaced by Udogie. It is a rather defensive change for the transalpine coach.
22:02 – Koné already warned (61′)
The French midfielder has just come on and receives his first yellow card after a foul on Retegui who is gaining momentum in this France – Italy match.
22:01 – Maignan saves the Blues!! (60′)
This corner almost proved fatal for the Blues! Frattesi crossed his header but Maignan intervened and clearly saved Didier Deschamps’ men.
22:00 – A double change for the Blues (58′)
Didier Deschamps makes a double substitution just before the hour mark in this France – Italy match. Olise is replaced by Dembélé and Koné replaces Fofana. The AS Roma midfielder is discovering the France A team.
21:59 – The big French pressure (58′)
The second Italian goal had the merit of waking up the Blues who attacked the Italian goal.