France come from behind to beat Belgium 4–1
Belgium led in France but lost 4–1, their second Nations League defeat by the French in a week.
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Belgium took the lead in the 35th minute when Dodi Lukébakio scored from Roméo Lavia’s pass. Désiré Doué equalised for France in the 77th minute, before fellow substitute Rayan Cherki put the hosts ahead. Michael Olise scored twice in the closing stages. Belgium were without the suspended Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans. [1]
The defeat leaves Mark van Bommel’s Belgium third in League A Group 1 with six points from four matches. France lead with 10, while Italy moved into second on seven after beating Turkey 3–1. Belgium lost the previous meeting with France 1–0 at home a week earlier. [1]
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