France redeemed themselves with a 2-0 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, following their disappointing loss to Italy. Despite fielding a weakened team, Les Bleus showcased their resilience and determination.
Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalizing on a mishit shot from Ousmane Dembele. Dembele then sealed the victory in the 57th minute with a stunning individual effort, dribbling past defenders before unleashing a powerful shot.
Coach Didier Deschamps expressed relief at his team’s response after their poor performance against Italy. “I am happy with our reaction,” he said. “We faced a strong Belgium side, but we showed our quality.”
The victory was a welcome boost for France, who had endured a difficult Euro 2024 campaign. They will now look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Belgium, captained by Kevin De Bruyne, struggled to find an equalizer despite creating several chances. The defeat leaves them with three points in Group A2, behind Italy and France.
The next round of matches will take place in October, with Italy facing Belgium in Rome and Israel meeting France on neutral territory in Budapest.
