Spanish football is taking the world by storm again. A month after their senior side won the Euro 2024, the relatively younger squad, just won the Olympics gold medal in Paris. What made it special was Spain beat the host side France in front of a packed Stade de France.
France National Football Team Player Ratings vs Spain
Goalkeeper
Guillaume Restes (5.9/10): Not his best performance due to Spain’s pure domination with the ball
Defenders
Killian Sildillia (6.6/10): Tried his best to provide options down the flank but still being outplayed by the opponents.
Loic Bade (6.7/10): Helped his team in attacks as he produced two key passes.
Castello Lukeba (6.5/10): Did all the best he could with clearances and tackles.
Adrien Truffert (6.7/10): Still managed to deliver two key passes despite losing duels frequently.
Midfielders
Manu Kone (6.6/10): Fought hard against the Spain’s midfielders to keep the ball possession.
Enzo Millot (6.8/10): Played a central role, literally, in France midfield area. Including scored one goal in the first half.
Joris Chotard (6.8/10): Won some duels and delivered a bulls-eye tackle to gain ball possession for his team.
Forwards
Michael Olise (9.5/10): Couldn’t perform in a big game such this final as he struggled to be relevant for the match-up.
Jean-Phillippe Mateta (7.3/10): Spent most of his time as a second option upfront, he pushed for extra-time with his late goal.
Alexandre Lacazette (6.5/10): Got his space limited the whole time, not much he can do to give threat to Spain.
Substitutions
Maghnes Aklouche (7.3/10): Paid Thierry Henry’s trust with scoring in the second half to cut the gap from Spain.
Arnaud Kalimuendo (6.5/10): Had a fair game overall as France started to match Spain’s pace towards the end of the second half.
Desire Doue (6.6/10): Couldn’t do much help as France failed to level the score line.
Bradley Locko (6.4/10): Pushed himself into the extra-time but the result was not on his favour.
Soungoutou Magassa (6.3/10): Contributed in pushing a leveler for France at the end of the match despite failing to do so.
Rayan Cherki (6.4/10): Had an expectation of scoring the leveler in the dying minutes.
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Spain National Football Team Player Ratings vs France
Goalkeeper
Arnau Tenas (8.3/10): Had several important saves to keep his goal from conceding more.
Defenders
Juan Miranda (7.3/10): Played a pivotal role down the flank as he provided options in Spain’s attacking plan.
Pau Cubarsi (7.4/10): Showed his level as one of the most prospective defenders.
Eric Garcia (6.4/10): Overall, his game was average today but on-point as Spain defended better than the opponents.
Marc Pubill (6.8/10): Running down the flank to put threat for the opponents.
Midfielders
Pablo Barrios (6.6/10): Keep up perfectly with his two teammates’ pace in the midfield.
Alejandro Baena (8.5/10): Showed a masterclass performance with delivering two assists for his teammates.
Fermin Lopez (8.2/10): France’s worst nightmare as he scored two goals inside 45 minutes.
Forwards
Sergio Gomez (6.6/10): Had several chances to find the back of the net but somehow failed to convert it.
Aimar Oroz (6.5/10): Got his one shot blocked despite managed to deliver one key pass.
Abel Ruiz (6.4/10): Managed to send three shots which none of them ended up at the back of the net.
Substitutions
Juanlu Sanchez (6.7/10): Give a little problem for France’s defence since coming on in the second half.
Adrian Bernade (6.6/10): A little bit clueless upfront, particularly when getting close to the final third.
Benat Turrientes (6.6/10): Had one job to keep his team’s lead until the end of the match.
Sergio Camello (8.7/10): Apart from defending, Spain hopes for another goal with him coming on.
Jon Pacheco (6.6/10): One of those 12 players who were able to keep the lead for Spain despite France’s pressure.
Miguel Guttierez (6.6/10): Spain’s last substitute that comes on the pitch, still contributed to defend his area really well.