Here they are again. Almost two months after losing to Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-final, France's players return to action on Friday night with a shock clash against Italy at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappé's chance to return to the pitch where he had such an impact under the colors of Paris Saint-Germain.
78' Changes for the Blues
Koundé, Zaire-Emery and Thuram come on at the end of the match.
76' Griezmann close to the goal
The Frenchman's curled ball is close to hitting the mark. It passes very close to the frame.
75' Koné receives a free kick
Perhaps the start of a backlash for the Blues?
72' BUUUTTTT FROM ITALY
And the third goal for the Italians! Their ball release is well done and the surplus is present in front of Mike Maignan's cage. Raspadori eliminated Saliba on control and cheated the AC Milan goalkeeper…
68' Mbappé doesn't pass!
The Italian defense is unsinkable! Impossible for Mbappé to find an opening to go and try his luck.
62' Dembélé misses the recovery!
What an opportunity for the Blues! Griezmann sees Dembélé alone on the other side of the play, his pass is adjusted but the Parisian's recovery is missed and the ball goes back where it came from… What a shame!
59' Maignan saves the Blues!
From the corner, Frattesi crosses with his head and forces the French goalkeeper to save to avoid the half-time goal!
57' Changes… The first for Manu Koné!
Michael Olise is replaced by Ousmane Dembélé, while Manu Koné replaces Youssouf Fofana.
55' Fofana caught
After Barcola recovered, the midfielder had several options but eventually lost the ball. He asks for a foul, but he won't get it.
53' Mbappé misses the pass
Loss of the ball by the French captain trying to find Griezmann. There are too many inaccuracies from the Tricolors.
50' BUUUUTTT FROM ITALY
Losing the ball to Fofana is punished directly! On the counterattack, Retegui passes it perfectly to Frattesi who finishes in the goal left empty by Maignan.
48' Retegui prevents Maignan
Obstruction by the Italian striker on the French goalkeeper. France will be able to revive.
46' The start of the second half (1-1)!
45' It's halftime at Park!
The two teams return back to back to the locker room. After Bradley Barcola opened the scoring and a strong moment, the Blues left control of the ball to the Italians who logically returned to the lead after half an hour of play.
43' Barcola too short
On a restart from the Blues, the young winger hoped to recover the ball which was heading for Donnarumma but was not there in time.
41' Italy, foot on the ball
Passes follow from the visitors who establish their play Blues have difficulty recovering the ball quickly to project.
38' Barcola almost double
The kicker turns to his right foot, gets into a kicking stance and shoots. His shot, blocked, ends up in the corner.
36' The Blues are embarrassed at the end of the period
Italy have regained their momentum since the tie and are causing more and more problems, both offensively and defensively, for the French.
33' Mbappé misses the target
The Blues forward and captain was wide when he scored the try. She logically finished in six meters for Italy.
30' BUUUTTTTT FROM ITALY!
What a goal from Di Marco! The Italian left back bets on Tonali whose delivery is perfect… As is the volley! Mike Maignan leans over this powerful shot as he enters the French area.
28' Mbappé slowed down in front of the surface
No foul indicated by the referee as Griezmann attempted to hand back the France number 10.
25' The Italians advance little by little
The 2021 European champions are trying to be dangerous by keeping the game away.
22' The tempo dropped again
Both teams are trying to get their offense going on both sides. No chance to sink your teeth.
3 weeks ago, Olise was awarded a silver medal
At the Parc des Princes, the attacking midfielder lost in the Olympic final. Tonight, he returns to this field with the A's.
16' Olise misses his last pass
The left-back looks for Mbappé in the penalty area, but Italy manages to prevent this pass.
13' Italy tries to react
The succession of corners from Squadra Azzura.
11' Olise tries his luck
From far, and from the right please, the young player from Bayern Munich tries his hand. Donnarumma stretches out ideally to prevent him from finding the back of the net.
9' The Blues start strongly
The Tricolors look loose at the start of the match and are well in the opposing half of the camp. That opening score also eased Didier Deschamps' men.
7' Barcola and Mbappé are looking for each other
Superb exchange between the two former teammates at PSG. Mbappé comes close to restarting in the area, but Italy clears the danger.
6' Bara saves Maignan!
Great attack built by the Italians. The delivery is perfect but the Italian's header finally hits Mike Maignan's crossbar. Blues come out twice!
4' Saliba intervenes
The defender prevents Frattesi from rushing into the French area and allows Théo Hernandez to retake the blues.
3' Barcola brings danger
In his lane, the scorer of the evening moves away from his opponent and then crosses in front of the goals. Donnarumma grabs the ball.
1' BUUUUTTTTT FROM FRANCE!
Bradley Barcola scores after 13 seconds of play! His pressure on Di Lorenzo is paying off. He retrieves the ball from the feet of the Italian defender and goes to deceive PSG team-mate Donnarumma.
1' Here we are! Start this match!
20:40 Entry of the 22 actors
20:38 Kolo Muani sick
Fever, the Paris Saint-Germain striker will not play this Friday night. Antoine Griezmann replaces him in the French attack.
20:35 William Saliba's words
On the TF1 microphone: “We want to start well. We're disappointed because we wanted to go all the way. It's a new season. We forgot what happened behind it.”
8:30 p.m. The first in blue by Manu Koné?
The Toulouse-trained player makes up the 23-man squad called up by the French coach to face Italy and Belgium in the Nations League. He could experience his first selection with the A's this Friday night.
20:15 Good evening everyone!
And welcome to this live commentary of the meeting between France and Italy on the first day of the Nations League group stage. Start at 20:45 on the lawn of the Parc des Princes in Paris.