22' Kolo Muani's shot in the clouds
Not much to eat for the blue sufferers. Randal Kolo Muani's long range effort flies into Décines' sky.
19' Thuram in offside
On a pass from Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram is flagged for offside.
18' Maignan's gloves are warming up after a shot from Openda
Wout Faes comes up from defense with the ball at his feet and plays Loïs Openda. The Leipzig forward strikes with the first intention in the fight with William Saliba. It's in Mike Maignan's gloves at ground level.
15' Possession for the Belgians
After a quarter of an hour, possession is really in favor of the visitors, at 61%.
14' Guendouzi's first shot on goal for the Blues
Served in the back at the entrance of the area by N'Golo Kanté, Matteo Guendouzi takes over from the first intention. His shot, too soft, was not a problem for Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels.
11' France's first dangerous foray, Kolo Muani falls into the Belgian area
Rushing Randal Kolo Muani in Belgian zone. In the duel with Kevin De Bruyne, determined everywhere at the beginning of the match, the PSG striker collapsed in the area. The referee didn't flinch. Logical.
9' Alert in the Blues area
Kevin De Bruyne throws Dodi Lukebakio deep on the right. The striker crosses for Loïs Openda, too short. The ball flies in front of Mike Maignan's goal.
7' The start of the match favors the Belgians
Free kick taken from the left by Kevin De Bruyne. At the far post, alone, Dodi Lukebakio takes it from the tight corner, Mike Maignan gives a corner, classified with no further action.
🟡 4' Yellow card for Manu Koné
The midfielder is cautioned for a tackle on Loïs Openda. Kevin De Bruyne's free kick achieves nothing. Second yellow card in two games for Manu Koné.
2' Loïs Openda on the field after contact with Manu Koné
The former Toulouse player, new Roma player, celebrates his second cap tonight after coming on against Italy on Friday. The Belgian striker gets up after a stoppage in play.
1' Here we are! The kick-off given by the Belgians!
20:41 The national anthems begin
20:40 UEFA changed the referee yesterday
Poland's Szymon Marciniak was originally scheduled to officiate tonight. The latter was the referee in the final of the last World Cup and his performance was somewhat controversial. UEFA decided to hand the whistle to German Tobias Stieler.
8:38 p.m. “Show something else” for Jules Koundé
“We want to show something different, have fun playing great football and, above all, win,” says Jules Koundé on TF1's microphone.
20:35 Bixente Lizarazu is not tender with Kylian Mbappé
Certain words from the current Blues football team captain have sparked a backlash as the Tricolors go through a period of turmoil, marked in particular by a defeat at home to Italy in the Nations League.
8:32 p.m. The French team will play in white
Although playing at home, France will be playing in the white tunic tonight.
20:25 Composition of the Blues
As announced, Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann are not starters. N'Golo Kanté inherits the captain's armband in the absence of the new Real Madrid player. Eight changes in the starting lineup compared to the match against Italy.
20:15 Good evening everyone!
Welcome to this live commentary of the match of the French team against Belgium on behalf of this 2nd day of the group stage of the Nations League. Three days after the heavy defeat of the Italians at the Parc des Princes (3-1), the Blues play this Monday evening against Décines at the Groupama Stadium, Olympique Lyonnais ground.