They disappointed at the European Championship, so tonight in Turin (20.45:XNUMX) they will try to improve their impression - football players from Belgium and France meet in the second semi-final of the final tournament of the League of Nations.
The first finalist was won last night at Milan's San Siro, where Italy and Spain played in a true European classic.
The current world champions, the French, did not live up to expectations at the Euros, where they were defeated by Switzerland in the round of 1, and the League of Nations tournament is an opportunity for redemption and an attack on a new trophy. The rival is Belgium - one of the best European selections and the team that the French defeated in the last match between them - in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia (0:XNUMX).
- They have great technicians. De Bruyne, Hazard and Lukaku are footballers who can make a difference on the field at any time. They are in solid shape, they don't change the system - three defenders are in front of the goalkeeper, and during the match there is a transformation, so there are often four or five players in defense. We are not afraid of them - said the coach of the French, Didier Desan.
Rafael Varan, after bad games at the continental tournament, thinks it's time to improve his impression.
- In every competition you want to win. We didn't succeed at the Euros, but now we have other challenges ahead of us. We want victory and the title in the League of Nations - Varan is clear.
On the other hand, the "golden generation" of Belgian football is still without a trophy. A new competition - a new opportunity for the cup, probably the biggest, because there are only two games, two obstacles to the trophy.
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- I enjoy the matches in the League of Nations. Another good opportunity to compete with the best selections. Italy, Spain and France are incredible teams. I am looking forward to the upcoming challenge - said Belgium coach Roberto Martines.
Romelu Lukaku recently played his jubilee, 100th match in the shirt of the "red devils", tonight he will have the task of breaking the French defense.
- In recent years, we managed to get off to a good start participating in competitions and expectations were always high. This tournament is an opportunity for us to step forward and reach our peak at the World Cup in Qatar next year - believes the Belgian striker.
With 67 goals, Lukaku is the best scorer in the history of the national team.
- It took me time to adapt and score the first goal in the national team jersey. I stopped counting goals. I want to win trophies and that's what motivates me - said the Chelsea player.
On one side, Lukaku, on the other, Kylian Mbappe, but also Karim Benzema - the clash at Turin's "Alliance Stadium" will also be a duel between today's best attackers...
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