France 4-1 Belgium: Zidane's Men Stun Red Devils with Late Blitz | Nations League Report

France produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France, extending Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten start to four matches. According to Arena Live, the hosts were trailing 1-0 before a devastating final 15 minutes turned the game on its head.

Key Moments:

35' - Dodi Lukebakio: Belgium stunned the hosts when Roméo Lavia split the French defence, and Lukebakio finished calmly past Guillaume Reste.
60' - Triple Substitution: Zidane made three changes, introducing Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Désiré Doué, which changed the game.
77' - Désiré Doué: Lucas Dakenia found Doué, who fired into the bottom corner to level the score.
80' - Rayan Cherki: The substitute pounced on a loose ball after Olise's shot was saved, putting France ahead.
85' - Michael Olise: A stunning team move ended with Olise finishing from close range.
90+3' - Michael Olise: Olise grabbed his second and France's fourth, assisted by Doué, to seal the rout.

Zidane's Masterstroke: Zinedine Zidane's decision to introduce Olise, Cherki, and Doué in the 60th minute proved decisive. All three substitutes were involved in the goals, with Olise scoring twice and Doué adding another. It was a tactical masterclass from the French legend.

Belgium's Collapse: Belgium had defended well for much of the match, with Lukebakio's goal giving them a deserved lead. However, they couldn't cope with France's late surge. Roméo Lavia's booking means he will miss Belgium's next match, adding to their woes.

Stats and Standings: France dominated possession with 66% and registered 23 shots to Belgium's 5, generating 2.06 xG compared to Belgium's 0.57. The win keeps France top of Group A1 with 10 points, while Belgium remain third.

Match Details:

Competition: UEFA Nations League (League A) - Group 1, Round 4
Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis

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