The French women’s team lost to Spain in the Nations League final this Wednesday in Seville (2-0).
The stakes were high, exhilarating and exciting since the Blues were seeking their very first international title this Wednesday evening. To do this, it was necessary to dominate Spain, the reigning world champion, in the final of the League of Nations. A hell of a challenge!
Unfortunately the Iberians justified their rank as favorites, dominating physically and technically their French counterparts to win with a score of 2-0, with a goal in each period. The Ballon d’Or Aitana Bonmati was responsible for opening the scoring after half an hour of play (32e) ; Mariona Caldentey having made it worse after returning from the locker room (53e).
“The best team won”
A relentless result for Hervé Renard’s players, who did not have a single shot on target to their credit in this match. Eugénie Le Sommer’s teammates, who had performed flawlessly so far in this League of Nations (six wins and a draw), conceded their first setback since their elimination in the quarter-final of the World Cup, on penalties. against Australia last August.
“ Tonight, the best team won », Says the national coach, hotly, on the air of W9. Dependent contrast. Les Bleues have another glorious objective to meet in this year 2024, this summer at the Paris Olympic Games. The ideal stage for a first international recognition.
