Belgium vs France Player Ratings: Randal Kolo Muani’s double helps France cruise past Belgium

France defeated Belgium with a scoreline of 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League A group 2 fixture at the Stade Roi Baudouin, Randal Kolo Muani bagged a brace, one from the penalty and second with an excellent finish. Meanwhile, for the hosts, Belgium Lois Openda made some great line-breaking runs and troubled the French high-line defence, eventually netting a goal with a brilliantly headed finish. However, he could not find a second goal for his team. The visitors were down to 10 men in the last 15 minutes yet to manage to defend their lead.

Belgium National Football Team Player Ratings vs France

Goalkeeper

Koen Casteels (5/10)

Conceded two goals and made as many saves in goal.

Defenders

Zeno Debast (7/10)

Debast was greatly involved in attacks, with shots on target and progressive ball-carrying

Wout Faes (6/10)

His handball inside the box gave away the penalty and Faes wasn’t solid enough in the backline.

Arthur Theate (6.5/10)

Overall a solid outing in the backline in clearing the dangers and putting in tackles.

Timothy Castagne (7.5/10)

The left-back was simply one of the best players for Belgium with multiple successful dribbles, two chance creation and an assist in the game.

Midfielders

Orel Mangala (6/10)

Picked up a yellow card in the game in his outing and got replaced in the 67th minute of the match.

Youri Tielemans (6.5/10)

He played a commanding role and created chances, two shots on target but was also responsible for missing the penalty.

Jérémy Doku (6/10)

Apart from that a single shot on target, the pacy winger didn’t have much to do on the wings.

Charles De Ketelaere (6.5/10)

Sitting behind the striker, he was responsible for producing two chances and helped the team in defence.

Leandro Trossard (7/10)

The Arsenal player attempted 6 shots on goals but had no luck in getting his name on the scoresheet.

Forwards

Lois Openda (8/10)

He netted the equaliser with the well-timed run followed by a perfectly placed header, after several attempts on goal. He also won the penalty for his side in the first half and acted as a threat to France’s high backline.

Substitutes

Maxim De Cuyper (6/10)

Aster Vranckx (6.5/10)

Arne Engels (6/10)

Dodi Lukebakio (6/10)

Manager

Domenico Tedesco (7/10)

France National Football Team Player Ratings vs Belgium

Goalkeeper

Mike Maignan (7.5/10)

The Inter shot-stopper pulled off 6 saves to deny the Belgian attackers from scoring more goals.

Defenders

Jules Koundé (7/10)

He played the entire 90 minutes, troubling the hosts with his dribbling and even attempted a shot on goal.

William Saliba (6/10)

Making mistakes has never really been a part of his game perhaps tonight wasn’t the case as he conceded a penalty.

Ibrahima Konate (6.5/10)

The Liverpool defenders made some key blocks and clearances to prevent opportunities for scoring from Belgium.

Lucas Digne (7.5/10)

Digne was undoubtedly one of the best players and had an impressive game providing an assist as well.

Midfielders

Aurélien Tchouaméni (6.5/10)

He had a decent game overall besides his red card sent off that left France with 10 men on the pitch.

Kouadio Koné (7/10)

He was all over the pitch, and even scored a goal but was disallowed, he was fine in both defence and attack.

Matteo Guendouzi (7/10)

Guendouzi continues to impress everyone with his performances in national team colours.

Forwards

Ousmane Dembélé (6/10)

He did not have much of an impact and only played a single shot on target.

Randal Kolo Muani (8/10)

Kolo Muani scored the opener through a spot kick, making no mistake and sending the Belgian keeper the wrong way to put the ball into the back of the net and then netted a second to seal the win in the latter half.

Bradley Barcola (7/10)

Another bright outing for Barcola on the left wing as he also continues to impress with his lively performances down the wings.

Substitutes

Eduardo Camavinga (6/10)

Christopher Nkunku (6/10)

Youssouf Fofana (6.5/10)

Marcus Thuram (N/A)

Manager

Didier Deschamps (7.5/10)