This Tuesday, December 3, the French women's team faces Spain, the reigning world champion, in a prestigious friendly match in Nice. A final meeting to conclude a contrasting year 2024, marked by disappointments but also by promising future prospects.
A mixed year 2024
For Les Bleues, this confrontation against the Spaniards is an opportunity to end a complex year on a good note, notably marked by a poor performance during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Under the direction of Laurent Bonadei, the French team is looking yet to regain the stability and consistency that would allow it to compete sustainably with the best nations in the world.
Despite this downside, the French showed encouraging signs, notably on Saturday November 30, by beating Nigeria 2-1 in Angers. A victory which allowed us to see collective and individual progress, in a context where expectations remain high.
A formidable opponent: Spain
Facing them, the Tricolores find a Spanish team at the height of its glory. Victorious in the 2023 World Cup, Alexia Putellas' teammates currently embody the world reference, thanks to their technical mastery and a golden generation.
This match, although without immediate competitive issues, represents a real test for the France team. The Blues will have to compete against an opponent who excels in possession of the ball and offensive fluidity, a major challenge for Amel Majri and her teammates.
A meeting broadcast on France 4
This end-of-year shock can be followed live on France 4, offering a great showcase for women's Football. Spectators hope to see a competitive French team, capable of matching the world champions and giving a glimpse of the ambitions for the year to come.
A year 2025 full of prospects
After this last meeting in 2024, the Blues are already looking forward to a dense and decisive year 2025. Their journey will include the Nations League, a competition which will allow their progress to be gauged against other major European nations. But the main objective remains Euro 2025, which will be held in Switzerland from July 2 to 27, and where the French hope to shine.
The stakes of a last friendly test
If the issue is purely symbolic, this match against Spain remains a fantastic opportunity for Laurent Bonadei to experiment and strengthen the automatisms of his group. It will also make it possible to gauge the current gap between the Blues and a team which dominates world women's football. For the players, it is a chance to show their potential and consolidate their place in a selection seeking redemption.
This France-Spain promises to be a great poster for football fans and a potential starting point for an ambitious year 2025 for the Blues. See you this evening in Nice for a match that promises spectacle and intensity.
