The French team launches its preparation for Euro 2024 with a great success against Luxembourg (3-0). Kolo Muani, Clauss and Mbappé scored a goal.
23:05 – The match summary
The France team largely won against Luxembourg for this first preparation match for Euro 2024 (3-0). The Blues took the match from the right end and the post came in front of Antoine Griezmann (12′). This is the first opportunity in a series for the Blues. Griezmann and Mbappé combine on the edge of the area before the second strikes but his attempt is well saved for a corner by Moris (26′). The latter also had rather easy saves to make in a first period which was fought at a false pace. But just before returning to the locker room, Mbappé made another big outburst and found his ex-teammate Kolo Muani who flew away before deceiving Moris with a header (42′). The second period is very similar to the first. The men of Didier Deschamps have their foot on the ball but are clumsy until this gem from Jonathan Clauss. On a three-way corner, the Marseille full-back sent a sublime shot which smashed the bar before heading in (70′). This goal protects the French who will relax a little but the bar will save Mike Maignan on an uncrossed header from Mahmutovic. It will only be a reminder before the third French goal signed Mbappé ideally served by Barcola who signs his first selection with France with a decisive pass (85′). This achievement of the new center forward of the real Madrid will be the last of this meeting perfectly managed by Didier Deschamps’ men.
23:00 – Mbappé does better than Henry and Zidane
With his 27 assists in the French team, Kylian Mbappé has now delivered more than Zinédine Zidane and Thierry Henry. Over the last 50 years, only Antoine Griezmann has done better with 30.
27 – Kylian Mbappé offered 27 assists in the French team, now one unit more than Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry. Over the last 50 years, only Antoine Griezmann has given more (30). Released ? #FRALUX pic.twitter.com/1uuzKXibMK
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) June 5, 2024
22:55 – The next deadline against Canada
After this France – Luxembourg, the Blues will head to Bordeaux to play their second preparation match for Euro 2024 with a match against Canada to be played on Sunday June 9 at 9:15 p.m.
22:50 – It’s over!
The French team performed perfectly in its first preparation match with a great success against Luxembourg.
22:48 – Two more minutes (90′)
Additional time for this France – Luxembourg begins.
22:47 – A new change for France (89′)
Didier Deschamps will give a few minutes to the recent winner of the Champions League with Real Madrid. Camavinga replaces Fofana in this France – Luxembourg.
22:45 – An “Ola” in Saint-Symphorien (87′)
French supporters are celebrating in this France – Luxembourg.
22:43 – Mbappé completes the success of the Blues! (85′)
First selection and first assist for Bradley Barcola who offers Kylian Mbappé the 3-0 goal in this France – Luxembourg.
22:42 – Authoritarian intervention by Martins (85′)
The Luxembourg midfielder made a good defensive effort and imposed himself physically in front of Bradley Barcola.
22:40 – The bar saves the Blues! (82′)
Mike Maignan, who had nothing to do with this France – Luxembourg, is called upon for this uncrossed header from Mahmutovic but the bar saves the French goalkeeper.
22:38 – A double change for the Blues (81′)
Didier Deschamps makes a double change for the last ten minutes of this France – Luxembourg. Giroud and Barcola enter in place of Griezmann and Thuram.
22:36 – Moris’ reflex save (78′)
The Luxembourg goalkeeper is vigilant on this cross extended by a Red Lions defender. He makes a decisive reflex parade in this France – Luxembourg.
22:32 – Mbappé crosses too much (75′)
On a clever pass from Griezmann, Mbappé gets ahead of the Luxembourg defender but his attempt is far too crossed. The new Real Madrid striker is still silent in this France – Luxembourg.
22:30 – Griezmann unhappy (73′)
Clauss benefits from a favorable counterattack and manages to find Griezmann in the center but his flat foot misses the target. After his post in the first period, the French striker continues to lack success in this France – Luxembourg.
22:27 – CLAUSS’ MISSILE! (70′)
WHAT A BUUUUT! Jonathan Clauss is on the edge of the Luxembourg area and sends a magical strike which smashes the bar before returning. This is the purpose of the break in this France – Luxembourg.
22:26 – Mbappé misses his pass! (69′)
In a three against two situation, Mbappé looks for Kolo Muani at the far post but it is too long and it flees the France – Luxembourg scorer.
22:24 – The outside of Griezmann (67′)
The Atletico Madrid center forward quickly organizes himself to try to find a partner in the area but his subtle outside foot finds no partner in this France – Luxembourg.
22:21 – Kanté’s exit (63′)
The midfielder of the France team receives a nice ovation for his exit. He is replaced by Warren Zaire-Emery. Didier Deschamps also blows Jules Koundé in this France – Luxembourg. He is replaced by Benjamin Pavard.
22:18 – Maignan’s first stop (60′)
We had to wait until the hour mark of this France – Luxembourg match to see the Luxembourgers’ first strike. It is the work of Sinani but Maignan easily wins.
22:16 – Fofana’s beautiful strike (58′)
The one who scored in this position against Chile during the Blues’ last match tried to do it again but his attempt was well captured by Moris.
22:15 – Mbappé collapses in the area (57′)
The French captain is hanging in the penalty area but Lawrence Visser does not whistle anything. Relations will become strained between the two men in this France – Luxembourg. This is the second penalty requested by Kylian Mbappé.
22:14 – Luxembourg cornered (56′)
We are on the same physiognomy as the first period. The French are completely dominant in this France – Luxembourg.
22:11 – A forced change (54′)
Mustafic gives up his place in this France – Luxembourg even though he had replaced Thill. Another hard blow for Luc Holtz. Philipps replaces him.
22:09 – The fists of Moris (51′)
On a returning corner taken by Griezmann, the Luxembourg goalkeeper clears with both fists and reassures his defense in this France – Luxembourg.
22:08 – An embarrassment for Upamecano (50′)
The Bayern Munich defender gave up his place due to discomfort according to information from TF1. Not necessarily good news less than ten days before the start of Euro 2024.