UEFA Nations League

Belgium vs France, 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, Semifinals

· UEFA Nations League
Belgium
  • 37': Yannick Carrasco
  • 40': Romelu Lukaku
FT
2 - 3
France
  • 62': Karim Benzema
  • 69': Kylian Mbappé (P)
  • 90': Theo Hernández

France rally for 3-2 win over Belgium in Nations League semis to set up final vs. Spain

France recovered from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League semifinal on Thursday to set up a final vs. Spain.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 4': Attempt saved. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 4': Corner, Belgium. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.
  • 4': Foul by Timothy Castagne (Belgium).
  • 4': Kylian Mbappé (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 8': Attempt saved. Benjamin Pavard (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé with a cross.
  • 10': Offside, France. Jules Koundé tries a through ball, but Benjamin Pavard is caught offside.
  • 11': Attempt blocked. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku.
  • 11': Corner, Belgium. Conceded by Lucas Hernández.
  • 11': Attempt blocked. Jan Vertonghen (Belgium) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne with a cross.
  • 13': Attempt missed. Youri Tielemans (Belgium) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
  • 14': Offside, France. Paul Pogba tries a through ball, but Karim Benzema is caught offside.
  • 15': Attempt missed. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 17': Foul by Timothy Castagne (Belgium).
  • 17': Theo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Eden Hazard (Belgium) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
  • 23': Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann with a headed pass.
  • 26': Attempt blocked. Lucas Hernández (France) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Pogba.
  • 28': Corner, France. Conceded by Jason Denayer.
  • 31': Foul by Jan Vertonghen (Belgium).
  • 31': Karim Benzema (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 37': Goal! Belgium 1, France 0. Yannick Carrasco (Belgium) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
  • 40': Eden Hazard (Belgium) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 40': Foul by Paul Pogba (France).
  • 40': Goal! Belgium 2, France 0. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the top right corner. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
  • 43': Corner, Belgium. Conceded by Lucas Hernández.
  • 45': Attempt saved. Eden Hazard (Belgium) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku.
  • 45': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jules Koundé with a through ball.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Belgium 2, France 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Belgium 2, France 0.
  • 48': Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (France) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 48': Foul by Paul Pogba (France).
  • 48': Youri Tielemans (Belgium) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Foul by Toby Alderweireld (Belgium).
  • 49': Karim Benzema (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 50': Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (France) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann following a set piece situation.
  • 51': Attempt saved. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 52': Offside, France. Paul Pogba tries a through ball, but Antoine Griezmann is caught offside.
  • 54': Foul by Antoine Griezmann (France).
  • 54': Timothy Castagne (Belgium) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 58': Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (France) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the right.
  • 58': Foul by Paul Pogba (France).
  • 58': Jan Vertonghen (Belgium) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 60': Offside, France. Antoine Griezmann tries a through ball, but Theo Hernández is caught offside.
  • 61': Foul by Romelu Lukaku (Belgium).
  • 61': Raphaël Varane (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 62': Goal! Belgium 2, France 1. Karim Benzema (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
  • 66': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Pogba.
  • 66': Penalty France. Antoine Griezmann draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 66': Penalty conceded by Youri Tielemans (Belgium) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 67': Jan Vertonghen (Belgium) is shown the yellow card.
  • 67': VAR Decision: Penalty France.
  • 69': Goal! Belgium 2, France 2. Kylian Mbappé (France) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
  • 70': Substitution, Belgium. Hans Vanaken replaces Youri Tielemans.
  • 73': Attempt saved. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku.
  • 73': Corner, Belgium. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.
  • 74': Substitution, Belgium. Leandro Trossard replaces Eden Hazard.
  • 74': Attempt missed. Jan Vertonghen (Belgium) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne with a cross following a corner.
  • 75': Substitution, France. Aurélien Tchouaméni replaces Adrien Rabiot.
  • 77': Attempt blocked. Antoine Griezmann (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Benjamin Pavard.
  • 77': Attempt saved. Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
  • 78': Offside, Belgium. Leandro Trossard tries a through ball, but Romelu Lukaku is caught offside.
  • 80': Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (France) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Paul Pogba.
  • 80': Corner, France. Conceded by Timothy Castagne.
  • 84': Foul by Jules Koundé (France).
  • 84': Leandro Trossard (Belgium) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 86': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Karim Benzema.
  • 87': Offside, Belgium. Yannick Carrasco tries a through ball, but Romelu Lukaku is caught offside.
  • 88': VAR Decision: No Goal Belgium 2-2 France.
  • 88': Foul by Axel Witsel (Belgium).
  • 88': Karim Benzema (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90': Paul Pogba (France) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
  • 90': Goal! Belgium 2, France 3. Theo Hernández (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner.
  • 90'+2': Substitution, France. Léo Dubois replaces Benjamin Pavard.
  • 90'+2': Substitution, Belgium. Michy Batshuayi replaces Timothy Castagne.
  • 90'+5': Foul by Jan Vertonghen (Belgium).
  • 90'+5': Jules Koundé (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+7': Substitution, France. Jordan Veretout replaces Karim Benzema.
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Belgium 2, France 3.
  • 0': Match ends, Belgium 2, France 3.

Statistics

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6 Fouls 8
0 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
4 Offsides 2
2 Corner Kicks 4
4 Saves 3
48.9 Possession 51.1
16 SHOTS 11
6 ON GOAL 6
0.4 On Target % 0.5
1 Penalty Goals 0
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
562 Accurate Passes 596
621 Passes 651
0.9 Pass Completion % 0.9
1 Accurate Crosses 2
12 Crosses 9
0.1 Cross % 0.2
41 Long Balls 33
28 Accurate Long Balls 19
0.7 Long Balls % 0.6
3 Blocked Shots 2
10 Effective Tackles 7
20 Tackles 13
0.5 Tackle % 0.5
6 Interceptions 16
10 Effective Clearances 13
10 Clearances 13

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Nations League

Venue: Allianz Stadium
Location: Torino, Italy
Attendance: 12,409

Line-Ups

BEL Belgium (3-4-3)

No. Name
1 Thibaut Courtois (GK)
3 Jason Denayer
5 Jan Vertonghen Yellow Card
2 Toby Alderweireld
8 Youri Tielemans
6 Axel Witsel
11 Yannick Carrasco
21 Timothy Castagne
9 Romelu Lukaku
10 Eden Hazard
7 Kevin De Bruyne
Belgium Substitutes:
Charles De Ketelaere, Hans Vanaken, Thomas Foket, Leander Dendoncker, Leandro Trossard, Dodi Lukebakio, Dedryck Boyata, Arthur Theate, Michy Batshuayi, Simon Mignolet, Alexis Saelemaekers, Koen Casteels.

FRA France (3-4-1-2)

No. Name
1 Hugo Lloris (GK)
4 Raphaël Varane
21 Lucas Hernández
5 Jules Koundé
14 Adrien Rabiot
6 Paul Pogba
7 Antoine Griezmann
22 Theo Hernández
2 Benjamin Pavard
10 Kylian Mbappé
19 Karim Benzema
France Substitutes:
Presnel Kimpembe, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Léo Dubois, Matteo Guendouzi, Mike Maignan, Jordan Veretout, Lucas Digne, Moussa Diaby, Wissam Ben Yedder, Dayot Upamecano, Anthony Martial, Benoit Costil.

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