Saliba Shines; Bruno, Ronaldo struggle- L’Equipe AS Newspaper Player Ratings France vs Portugal Euro 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings for France vs Portugal at Euro 2024 from the big European newspapers. Les Bleus prevailed 5-3 on penalties to set up a semi-final meeting vs Spain, who beat hosts Germany 2-1 in the other quarterfinal on the evening.

L’Equipe player ratings France vs Portugal QF

Arsenal defender William Saliba again starred for France, just as he had done in their Round of 16 clash against Belgium. He had a 100% pass completion rate in the first half here (19/19)

French paper L’Equipe gave Saliba a 8/10 for his performance here, the highest of any French outfield player. They were very unhappy with the performances of Bruno Fernandes and Kylian Mbappe though- the pair got a 2/10 rating here. Cristiano Ronaldo was given a 3/10, as was Antoine Griezmann.

Portugal vs France Player Ratings L'Equipe

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Saliba stars- L’Equipe Bild AS Newspaper Player Ratings for France vs Belgium Euro 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings for France vs Belgium from the big European sports newspapers. We’ve got player ratings from French, German and Spanish papers. (also see xG stats for France v Belgium Euro 2024)

L’Equipe player ratings France 1-0 Belgium

French newspaper L’Equipe was very impressed with the performance of Arsenal defender William Saliba, giving him a 8/10 for his performance- the highest on either side.

Marcus Thuram and Antoine Griezmann got a 3/10 rating for their performance, as did Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

Both managers- Deschamps and Martinez, were given a 4/10 manager rating.

France vs Belgium L'Equipe player ratings

Nice Matin paper player ratings France Belgium 1-0

Nice Matin were disappointed with the performance of France’s forwards but praised the backline. They didn’t think the match was of any great quality though, and also thought the referee was poor.

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xG France Belgium Euro 2024 Round of 16 | Expected Goals Stats FRA vs BEL Attendance 46,810

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from France vs Belgium (Crowd attendance of 46,810) in their Round of 16 Euro 2024 clash on July 1.

xG France 0.93-0.24 Belgium shots map (Actual score FRA 1-0 BEL)

1-0 Vertonghen own goal (no xG value for an own goal- deflected off Kolo Muani’s shot)

Belgium had just five shots in the entire game (and only one shot in the first half). Their five shots were Carrasco (27′ and 61′, both blocked), Lukaku 71′, De Bruyne 83′ and Theate’s long range one (90′)

xG France vs Belgium Euro 2024

France vs Belgium 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(FRA stats on left; Belgium on right)

France had 19 shots to Belgium’s 5, and more possession.

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