The first big opportunity was finally Belgian but the French goalkeeper was attentive to repel a vicious free kick from De Bruyne. Tedesco’s men then rebalanced the debates and took a monopoly on the ball.
Ten minutes from the break, the 2018 world champions created a big chance but Thuram failed to get his header on target after an excellent cross from Koundé. For his part, Tchouaméni tried his hand at distance several times, without finding the target.
Returning from the locker room, Casteels saved the Devils after a long-range strike from Tchouaméni. A few moments later, Mbappé grabbed the ball on the left and slalomed but his shot went over.
On the hour mark, De Bruyne recovered a ball and threw Carrasco but Théo Hernandez tackled at the last minute to save Maignan. In the process, Tedesco released Openda and strengthened his midfielder with Mangala.
Around ten minutes later, Lukaku was found on the left in the area and fired a shot but Maignan repelled the danger. The French then created other opportunities but neither Tchouaméni nor Saliba nor Mbappé managed to find the target.
Less than ten minutes from time, Maignan once again saved the Blues after a very good strike from the Belgian captain at the edge of the area.
In the 85th minute, the Blues produced a great collective action and found Kolo Muani in the area. The Parisian fired a shot, which Jan Vertonghen unfortunately deflected into his goal.
The Blues were content to manage the end of the match and will find the winner of Portugal or Slovenia.
Euro 2024: France – Belgium, the right time to eliminate the Blues at heart
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