France Secures 3-0 Victory Over Luxembourg As Mbappe Shines
Kylian Mbappe played a pivotal role in France's 3-0 victory over Luxembourg in an international friendly held at Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz on Wednesday. The match saw Olivier Giroud become Les Bleus' oldest-ever player at 37 years and 249 days. However, it was Mbappe who stole the spotlight as France began their Euro 2024 preparations.
The new Real Madrid star assisted two goals and scored one himself. He first set up Randal Kolo Muani for the opener two minutes before half-time with a skilful run down the left flank. In the 70th minute, Mbappe delivered a precise cross for Jonathan Clauss, who scored the second goal.
Mbappe wasn't done yet. Former club-mate Bradley Barcola teed him up to slide in the third goal, sealing the win for France. The match did have a moment of concern as Dayot Upamecano left the field with a knock.
With his two assists, Mbappe has now assisted 28 goals for France, surpassing Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry. Only Antoine Griezmann has more assists over the past 50 years, with 30 to his name.
Expected Goals Analysis
Despite the comfortable win, France's expected goals (xG) return was 1.46, lower than anticipated. Luxembourg's xG was just 0.13, highlighting France's dominance in the match.
Looking Ahead
Didier Deschamps' team will face Canada in their final pre-Euro 2024 friendly. The match against Luxembourg served as a crucial warm-up, showcasing both strengths and areas needing improvement before the tournament.
MBAPPE makes it three! The goal perfectly set up by Bradley Barcola, just minutes after coming on
3-0 | #FRALUX | #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/1ItaF5rqXG— French Team (@FrenchTeam) June 5, 2024
The friendly against Luxembourg provided valuable insights for Deschamps as he fine-tunes his squad for Euro 2024. With Mbappe in top form and Giroud adding experience, France looks well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
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