The Blues' ratings against Spain: a catastrophic defense, a sluggish midfield and a caricatured attack

Revenge time for Les Bleus? Confirmation, rather. Just like last summer at Euro 2024, Spain defeated France 4-5 this Thursday in Stuttgart in the Nations League semi-finals. The European champions will face Portugal on Sunday in Munich for the title. Deschamps' players will challenge Germany for third place.

Mike Maignan (2): left to fend off a catastrophic defense, he did what he could, without however being decisive. He didn't cover the angle enough on Merino's 2-0 for example and wasn't the usual bulwark.

Pierre Kalulu (2): preferred to Gusto on the right side, he was initially serious and diligent in his clearances, before experiencing great moments of solitude in the face of Williams' speed. Taken like a rookie on the 1-0, he never managed to regain his composure. Replaced by Malo Gusto (63rd, not rated) , much livelier ( ^84th ) and author of a cross blocked by Vivian for the 5-3)

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