Lukebakio opens the scoring for Belgium at the Stade de France

Dodi Lukebakio cooled the Stade de France by opening the scoring for Belgium against France, after just over half an hour of play, on Monday evening, during the fourth matchday of the Nations League.

A decisive pass from Romeo Lavia

Sent through on the run by Romeo Lavia, the author of a brilliant decisive pass, Lukebakio took advantage of Belgium's first clear chance. The midfielder found the Benfica winger in the channel, between Andy Diouf and Leny Yoro, while the French defence was still disorganised.

Details of the goal

One‑on‑one with the goal, Lukebakio opened his left foot and fooled the young goalkeeper Guillaume Restes at the near post in the 35th minute. Jules Koundé had pushed up, Maxence Lacroix was defending on Romelu Lukaku, but Lukebakio's shot left the French goalkeeper with no answer.

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The French goalkeeper, coming out backwards, could not prevent the shot. Thanks to this goal, the Red Devils led 1‑0 at the break.

The match continued with the same intensity, the Blues seeking to restore balance. The sole, a new favourite technical tool of the Blues, was mentioned as an attempt to adjust their attacking play.

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The first half ended with this Belgian lead, leaving the second period open to a possible French response.