Hugo Lloris (cap) (6). Powerless on the unstoppable cross shot from Oyarzabal (62nd), the captain of the Blues was then decisive in front of the Real Sociedad striker (88th) then Pino at close range from a corner (94th). His long kicking game, however, left something to be desired.
Théo Hernandez (6). He had a client with Ferran Torres and he didn’t fare too badly throughout the game. As against Belgium, we saw it take its crescendo corridor. The Milanese is also very close to scoring his second consecutive goal in Blue but his shot hit the crossbar and rebounded just in front of the line. Decisive passer on the second goal signed Mbappé, the younger Hernandez could hardly dream of better in his usual garden of San Siro.
Presnel Kimpembe (6). Aligned from the start after being left on the bench against Belgium, the PSG defender has generally put everyone in agreement. A good intervention in front of Torres (26th) which followed a small disagreement with Hernandez. Always close to his opponent in marking, he remained very focused.
Raphaël Varane (not rated). Touched and forced to leave in the 42nd minute, the vice-captain of the Blues was replaced by Dayot Upamecano (4). It is never easy to come back during the game especially in such a context against an opponent who puts a lot of movement, and the Munich player thus appeared borrowed on several balls like the one he apprehends badly and which benefits Oyarzabal for go fool Lloris. Best at the end of the match when France played low and showed its solidity in the air.
Jules Koundé (6). The Sevillian almost made a fatal error when he lost a very dangerous ball in his camp (52nd). Otherwise, he rather proved to his advantage with some good interceptions.
Benjamin Surname (5). If he did not have a bad game, especially on the defensive level, the right piston of the Blues was one of the Blues least in sight tonight. Replaced by Léo Dubois (79th) which gave the impression in ten minutes to have done more on the offensive plan. The side of OL made a nice breakthrough which offered an interesting free kick to France.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (6). A complicated start to the match where he suffered two big faults which should have been sanctioned with a yellow. Very interesting in the pressing, he was able to scratch some balls despite the Spanish ultra-domination in the first half. Perfect intervention in the area (56th) on Gavi. He fulfilled his defensive role well which also allowed Pogba to free himself to project himself forward.
Paul Pogba (6). What is interesting is that it no longer passes through. Even when France is tough, he doesn’t hide and his physical and technical qualities allow him to maintain influence in all circumstances. Warned for a big sole on Busquets as soon as he returned from the locker room, we saw him get angry and yell at Pavard for lack of solutions.
Antoine Griezmann (4). Like Thursday, he was the least visible element of the attacking trio among the Blues and this time, he is not decisive on any of the goals. Whatever, he honored his 100th selection with a trophy and he would certainly have signed with both hands if he had been told tonight’s scenario. Replaced by Jordan Veretout (90e+2).
Kylian Mbappé (6). Transparent during much of the meeting, the PSG striker missed his first attempt too crushed but not the second. His face-to-face surgical finish with Simon delivered the Blues and offered France the final victory. What more can we ask of him tonight?
Karim Benzema (6). Like Mbappé, his match was a tough test for a long time as the balls did not arrive. But great players and especially great attackers know how to be patient and score when their team needs it. It only took Benzema one and the Madrilenian relied on no one other than him to find the opposing skylight and equalize. His first trophy with the Blues is the reward for his relentlessness since his return in the tricolor jersey.
Didier Deschamps (6). The choice to start Tchouaméni was obvious after the absence of Rabiot and the latter was perhaps not such a bad thing for the Blues. That of giving back his place to Kimpembé also paid off. We found the Deschamps French team: the one that does not shine with its game but with its strength of character, its determination, its culture of winning. Values that she had lost during the Euro and that the coach seems to have been able to give back. This is what we should remember from this Nations League Final Four.
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