Belgium‑France: Zinedine Zidane imposes a controlled game

In the twilight of Brussels, the King Baudouin Stadium throbbed with the sound of the Blues' footsteps, three days after their pragmatic victory in Turkey. Under the direction of Zinedine Zidane, France regained the upper hand, displaying a technical control that left an impression.

An statistically exceptional performance

Despite nine lineup changes compared to the previous match, the Tricolours delivered a performance of remarkable fluidity. According to specialist Opta, the Blues completed 92.8 % of passes in the opponent's half, an absolute record over the past twenty years for the France team.

This surgical precision allowed France to impose its tempo, combine in tight spaces and retain the ball under pressure without ever succumbing to haste. The scoreboard result was a 0‑1 victory, but the real stake lay in the tactical mastery displayed on the Belgian pitch.

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The coach's remarks

« We weren’t afraid to go into the opponent’s half, that’s what I like, » said Zinedine Zidane to TF1’s microphone after the match. He added : « What’s great is that everyone is involved. We were dominant and that’s quite logical throughout the game, we were deserving and in the end we managed to score that goal. We really controlled this match well. »

Thanks to this logical and controlled success, France alone tops its Nations League group with six points, ahead of Belgium and Italy, who each have only three points.

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This ideal momentum precedes the next clash against the Squadra Azzurra, scheduled for this Friday at the Stade de France, where Zidane’s men will try to firmly cement their new status.