Match report

Italy Stuns France 3-1 in UEFA Nations League

France
France
1–3
FT
Italy
Italy
Sep 6, 2024

Italy delivered a stunning upset, defeating France 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League. The Azzurri took the lead through Federico Dimarco's goal and never looked back, despite a brief early lead for France through Barcola. Goals from Davide Frattesi and Gianluca Raspadori sealed the win for Italy, showcasing their resilience and tactical prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: France 1–3 Italy
  • • Goals: Barcola (1') for France, Dimarco (30'), Frattesi (51'), Raspadori (74') for Italy
  • • Assists: Tonali to Dimarco, Retegui to Frattesi, Udogie to Raspadori
  • • Yellow Cards: Manu Koné (France), Matías Retegui (Italy)

Lineups

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 21 J. Clauss (D)
  • 15 I. Konaté (D)
  • 17 W. Saliba (D)
  • 22 T. Hernández (D)
  • 19 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 13 N. Kanté (M)
  • 14 M. Olise (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (M)
  • 20 B. Barcola (M)
  • 10 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 O. Dembélé
  • 6 M. Koné
  • 18 W. Zaïre-Emery
  • 9 M. Thuram
  • 5 J. Koundé
  • 12 R. Kolo Muani
  • 1 B. Samba
  • 23 A. Areola
  • 4 D. Upamecano
  • 8 M. Guendouzi
  • 3 L. Digne

Italy

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 5 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 15 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 16 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 7 S. Ricci (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 G. Raspadori
  • 19 D. Udogie
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 14 M. Brescianini
  • 11 M. Kean
  • 13 G. Vicario
  • 17 N. Fagioli
  • 20 M. Zaccagni
  • 12 R. Bellanova
  • 6 F. Gatti
  • 23 A. Meret
  • 2 C. Okoli

Timeline

  1. France
    1' France Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Barcola
  2. Italy
    30' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Dimarco · Assist: S. Tonali
  3. Italy
    46' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: G. Raspadori
  4. Italy
    49' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    M. Retegui

    Foul

  5. Italy
    51' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Frattesi · Assist: M. Retegui
  6. France
    58' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Olise · On: O. Dembele
  7. France
    58' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Youssouf Fofana · On: Manu Koné
  8. France
    60' France Card · Yellow Card
    Manu Koné

    Foul

  9. Italy
    62' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Frattesi · On: D. Udogie
  10. Italy
    71' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Calafiori · On: A. Buongiorno
  11. Italy
    74' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Raspadori · Assist: D. Udogie
  12. France
    77' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: W. Zaire-Emery
  13. France
    77' France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: Marcus Thuram
  14. France
    77' France subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jonathan Clauss · On: J. Kounde
  15. Italy
    81' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: M. Brescianini
  16. Italy
    81' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Retegui · On: Moise Kean

Match Stats

Stat France Italy
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 586 490
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 525 422
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Italy's goal by Dimarco in the 30th minute shifted momentum, putting the French team on the back foot and allowing Italy to control the game.
  • ▸ Frattesi's goal in the 51st minute secured Italy's lead and marked a turning point in the match, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from France.