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Nicolas Gerbault
Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.
Claudio Echeverri (Bayer Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Loïc Badé (Bayer Leverkusen) wins a free kick in his own half.
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Stop. Richard Ríos (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the penalty area is saved. Last pass from Nicolás Otamendi.
Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica) hits the crossbar. Last pass from Richard Ríos.
Shot off target. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen) left footed shot from the penalty spot. Last pass from Ernest Poku.
Samuel Dahl (Benfica) wins a free kick on the left wing.
The composition of the teams is announced and the warm-up has begun.