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Historic Mbappé thwarts Stegen comprehensively - "Mbappé's historic actions stir up trouble for the major contenders"
The hotly contested third-place match in the Nations League went to France, snatching victory from Germany with a bold 0:2 scoreline. Kylian Mbappé, the driving force, notched up his 50th international goal for France, putting him in striking distance of Thierry Henry's all-time scoring record for the national team.
France
- "Le Figaro": "A win to top off the season. Didier Deschamps and the French team relished the emotions of the occasion in the small final of the Nations League. France beat Germany 2:0, a game where Germany didn't exactly cover themselves in glory."
- "L'Équipe": "France took a 1:0 lead against Germany going into half-time, with Mbappé sealing his 50th goal in his international career. The second half displayed a striking contrast: Germany struggled mightily, while France continuously threatened on the counterattack."
- "Le Sud-Ouest": "Les Bleus were two-faced, but they knew what they had to do to keep their third-place hopes alive in the Nations League."
- "Le Parisien": "Les Bleus pulled off a miraculous win, defeating Germany 2:0 in a chaotic, unpredictable contest."
Spain
- "Mundo Deportivo": "France won 2:0 against Germany in the Nations League third-place match, with Mbappé both scoring a goal and making another assist. The French team dominated the game, pushing hard in attack, but lacked the killer instinct."
- "Sport": "Historical Mbappé leaves ter Stegen frustrated."
- "As": "Mbappé salvaged some honor for France. A late error by Germany's defense allowed Mbappé to set up Michael Olise, who scored the second goal sealing victory for the French."
- "La Vanguardia": "Mbappé's instinct trumps ter Stegen's determination in the Nations League consolation final."
- "Marca": "Mbappé outshines Germany, securing another win for France."
Behind the Scenes: The Mbappé Show
- Kylian Mbappé was the star of the match, earning the Player of the Match accolade. Mbappé scored the opening goal just before half-time, netting his 50th international goal for France, nudging closer to Thierry Henry's record[1][3].
- Throughout the game, Mbappé showcased his lethal threat, creating one chance after another. He shot twice more against Germany's goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, but was denied by the Gorilla in green[2].
- The critical moment arrived in the 83rd minute when Germany's Robin Koch committed a costly error, leaving Mbappé with a clear path. Instead of taking aim himself, Mbappé wisely set up Michael Olise, who scored the second goal to put the match beyond Germany's reach[2].
France's Brilliant Team Effort
- France displayed superb tactical acumen and control, especially in the second half. After going ahead, France effectively managed the game, restricting Germany's chances and maintaining pressure with swift counterattacks and solid defense[1][2].
- The team generated numerous scoring opportunities, some of which could have extended their lead further, but Germany's goalkeeper and the upright kept France at bay[1].
- Substitutes like Michael Olise played important roles, reflecting France's depth and ability to capitalize on Germany's mistakes to wrap up the victory[1][2].
Germany's Battles and Challenges
- Germany started the game with a bang, with Florian Wirtz and Karim Adeyemi causing France's goalkeeper plenty of headaches with early attacks. Unfortunately for Germany, they were unable to convert these opportunities, thanks to a combination of tremendous saves and a touch of bad luck[2].
- A crucial moment for Germany came when a goal by Deniz Undav was ruled out by VAR due to an infraction in the build-up, preventing them from equalizing early in the second half[1].
- Despite their efforts and a few enticing moments, Germany were outplayed and ultimately penalized for squandered chances and defensive lapses, which France exploited to clinch the result late in the game[1][2].
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget for the upcoming sports season, particularly focusing on the funds allocated to football and the European leagues, including the Premier League.
- Despite their 0:2 defeat in the Nations League third-place match against France, Germany's goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, continues to face challenges, as Kylian Mbappé's relentless approach requires constant attention in European football.
