Who shone, who failed? Discover the French players’ scores after their qualification for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Special envoys to Düsseldorf
Mike Maignan (7) : Technically unemployed or almost in the first half, with Belgium even more attentive and harmless than France. Surprised by a vicious free kick from De Bruyne (24th) and forced to clear like a handball goalkeeper. The strength of great goalkeepers is to stay attentive even when you have nothing to do for long minutes. Perfect illustration in the 68th with this save in front of Lukaku. Same again against De Bruyne (83rd). France can also thank Domenico Tedesco, who used the Manchester City playmaker as a defensive midfielder, very far from Mike Maignan’s goal in any case. Gift for the Blues.
Jules Kounde (7.5) : With the crazy dribbler Doku in his zone, the Barcelona player did not get bored. He did not falter either, showing himself to be authoritative in the duels. Offensively, Koundé had to play very high to occupy the space on the right, not his cup of tea at the base, with however a superb…
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