There are many observers impressed by the French team after the first round of the Euro. The power of the Blues makes them the favorite for the title, along with another team.
Despite a mixed first round, the French team did not tremble for its qualification and approaches the 1/8th finals against Belgium with a feeling of serenity that will be put to the test. Everything is far from perfect for the Blues, who struggle offensively and even see Antoine Griezmann stuttering his football. But there is nevertheless a feeling of power that forces the admiration of Patrick Guillou, who follows the Euro for BeIN Sports. For the journalist, interviewed by Ouest-France, apart from Spain on the sporting field, the French team remains the big gun of this competition.
Spain and France are above, in their style
« She exudes an inner strength that very few teams can boast of. There is something more. So yes, the Blues were clumsy and unlucky. I found it strange to see Griezmann on the bench against Poland. He is the barometer of the team. France will not perform well without a successful Griezmann. But we don’t have all the information from the coach. By its strength, France remains a favorite of the tournament, where Spain is by its mastery », Delivered the former player of AS Saint-Etienne in particular, for whom the two teams are the strongest, each in their style of this first round.
However, with the table now revealed, Spain and France will not be able to meet in the final, and could do so in the semi-finals. However, there is still a long way to go, especially because the Blues were also favorites in 2021 but they were knocked out by Switzerland in the 1/8 finals. And above all because the French team will have to raise its level to get rid of a Belgium which is also hardly impressive, but which will have the rage to erase the defeat of 2018.
