Match Analysis: Belgium vs France
Belgium vs France ended 1-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
France beat Belgium 2-1.
Goals: R. Kolo Muani (France, 35'), L. Openda (Belgium, 45+3'), R. Kolo Muani (France, 62').
Belgium had 46% possession to France's 54%, with 20.00 shots to 14.00.
R. Kolo Muani (France) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Lucas DigneYellow Card
FranceLoïs OpendaPenalty confirmed
BelgiumWilliam SalibaYellow Card
FranceAurélien TchouaméniYellow Card
FranceOrel MangalaYellow Card
BelgiumR. Kolo MuaniPenalty
FranceIbrahima KonatéYellow Card
FranceL. OpendaT. Castagne
BelgiumLoïs OpendaGoal confirmed
BelgiumWout FaesYellow Card
BelgiumCharles De KetelaereYellow Card
BelgiumR. Kolo MuaniL. Digne
FranceOut: O. MangalaIn: A. Vranckx
BelgiumOut: T. CastagneIn: M. De Cuyper
BelgiumOut: M. GuendouziIn: E. Camavinga
FranceOut: B. BarcolaIn: C. Nkunku
FranceAurélien TchouaméniYellow Card
FranceAurélien TchouaméniRed Card
FranceMike MaignanYellow Card
FranceOut: O. DembéléIn: Y. Fofana
FranceOut: C. De KetelaereIn: A. Engels
BelgiumOut: Y. TielemansIn: D. Lukébakio
BelgiumOut: R. Kolo MuaniIn: M. Thuram
FranceTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BelgiumStatistic
France
46%
Possession
54%
20
Total Shots
14
7
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
6
5
Blocked Shots
4
13
Shots Inside Box
8
7
Shots Outside Box
6
9
Corners
4
3
Offsides
0
10
Fouls
14
3
Yellow Cards
6
0
Red Cards
1
366
Total Passes
433
310
Accurate Passes
376
2
Goalkeeper Saves
6
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Belgium
Formation 4-1-4-1 · Coach: D. Tedesco
Starting XI
- 1K. CasteelsG
- 2Z. DebastD
- 3A. TheateD
- 4W. FaesD
- 7J. DokuM
- 8Y. TielemansM
- 9L. OpendaF
- 10L. TrossardM
- 17C. De KetelaereM
- 18O. MangalaM
- 21T. CastagneD
Substitutes (11)
- 5M. De CuyperD
- 6A. VranckxM
- 11D. LukébakioF
- 12M. VandevoordtG
- 13O. De WolfG
- 14M. FofanaF
- 15S. BornauwD
- 19J. BakayokoF
- 20A. EngelsM
- 22C. NgongeF
- 23M. SmetsD
France
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: D. Deschamps
Starting XI
- 3L. DigneD
- 5J. KoundéD
- 7O. DembéléF
- 8A. TchouaméniM
- 12R. Kolo MuaniF
- 13M. KonéM
- 14M. GuendouziM
- 15I. KonatéD
- 16M. MaignanG
- 17W. SalibaD
- 20B. BarcolaF
Substitutes (12)
- 1B. SambaG
- 2J. ClaussD
- 4L. BadéD
- 6E. CamavingaM
- 9M. ThuramF
- 10C. NkunkuF
- 11M. OliseM
- 18W. Zaïre-EmeryM
- 19Y. FofanaM
- 21W. FofanaD
- 22T. HernándezD
- 23A. AreolaG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
France
R. Kolo Muani
Rating 8.3 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
2
France
M. Maignan
Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Belgium
L. Openda
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
4
France
L. Digne
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Belgium
T. Castagne
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
6
France
B. Barcola
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
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FINAL RESULT
Belgium vs France match analysis
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