In a pre-Euro 2024 friendly, France, the favorites for the tournament, secured a 3-0 victory over Luxembourg. Kylian Mbappe, the superstar striker, found the net during the match.
Despite Luxembourg’s resilience in the first half, France managed to break the deadlock just before halftime. Randal Kolo Muani scored with a header, assisted by Mbappe. Jonathan Clauss extended France’s lead with a stunning goal in the second half.
The highlight of the match came when Bradley Barcola, a substitute, set up Mbappe for another goal, sealing the victory for France.
France coach Didier Deschamps expressed satisfaction with Mbappe’s performance, stating, “That did him good. Kylian is a great leader, and we need him at his best.”
N’Golo Kante, returning to the pitch for the first time since June 2022, delivered a solid performance, supporting both defense and attack before leaving the field exhausted in the second half.
France’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan had little to do throughout the game, as Luxembourg failed to pose a significant threat.
The match, held at Metz, witnessed enthusiastic support for France. Deschamps’ team is scheduled to face Canada in Bordeaux before their Euro 2024 opener against Austria on June 17 in Dusseldorf.
