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Argentina will fight French in the competition World Finals 2022 at Lusail Stadium, Sunday (18/12) evening. Here are the five key duels of the fight.
This match promises to be an exciting and fierce duel as both are in their best performance. France are the reigning World Cup champions, while Argentina are the 2021 Copa America champions.
The two teams are also full of stars that shine and will shine. Presumably the presence of these players will determine who will appear flashier.
Below are the key duels between Argentina and France in the 2022 World Cup Final:
Martínez against Lloris
The final match of the 22nd World Cup is undoubtedly a battle for the quality of the goalkeepers. France has Hugo Lloris who doubles as team captain and Argentina has Emiliano Martinez.
From the previous six games, Lloris looked to be a savior for Les Bleus. Irreplaceable as France’s leading goalkeeper, Lloris made 53 saves. Goal conceded only five times.
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Hugo Lloris performed quite well as France’s goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup. (REUTERS/HANNAH MCKAY)
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As for Martinez, he made just 34 saves during the 2022 World Cup. While there were fewer, he allowed the same five times. For this reason, duels between goalkeepers will be fundamental.
Molina versus Mbappé
One of the keys to Argentina’s success when facing opponents with fast wingers is Nahuel Molina’s agility. This Atletico Madrid player appears fierce and ruthless.
As a player occupying the full-back position, Molina will undoubtedly face Kylian Mbappe. The figure of Mbappe could also make Molina more committed to defending rather than helping in attack.
Mbappe is the player with the fastest sprint at the 2022 World Cup. Mbappe has scored five goals so far and contributed two assists. Therefore Mbappé will be a serious concern for the Argentine defender.
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