Match report
France Defeats Croatia 2-0 in UEFA Nations League Showdown
France
2–0
PEN
Croatia
Mar 23, 2025
France secured a 2-0 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, showcasing their dominance in the final stages of the match. Key moments included M. Olise's goal in the 52nd minute and O. Dembele's late strike in the 80th minute. The game saw multiple yellow cards and several substitutions on both sides, with Croatia struggling to find their footing after conceding the first goal.
Key Facts
- • France defeated Croatia 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League
- • M. Olise scored the first goal for France in the 52nd minute
- • O. Dembele added the second goal for France in the 80th minute
- • J. Stanisic and M. Kovacic received yellow cards for Croatia
- • K. Mbappe and R. Kolo Muani received yellow cards for France
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 5 J. Koundé (D)
- 4 D. Upamecano (D)
- 17 W. Saliba (D)
- 22 T. Hernández (D)
- 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 13 M. Koné (M)
- 7 O. Dembélé (M)
- 11 M. Olise (M)
- 20 B. Barcola (M)
- 10 K. Mbappé (F)
Substitutes
- 9 D. Doué
- 12 R. Kolo Muani
- 6 E. Camavinga
- 18 W. Zaïre-Emery
- 3 L. Digne
- 14 A. Rabiot
- 21 J. Clauss
- 2 B. Pavard
- 23 L. Chevalier
- 1 B. Samba
- 15 I. Konaté
- 19 M. Guendouzi
Croatia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Livaković (G)
- 2 J. Stanišić (D)
- 6 J. Šutalo (D)
- 5 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
- 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 8 M. Kovačić (M)
- 14 I. Perišić (M)
- 21 P. Sučić (M)
- 9 A. Kramarić (M)
- 11 A. Budimir (F)
Substitutes
- 20 F. Ivanović
- 15 M. Pašalić
- 16 M. Baturina
- 18 K. Jakić
- 7 N. Moro
- 3 M. Pongračić
- 23 I. Ivušić
- 22 J. Juranović
- 12 D. Kotarski
- 17 T. Fruk
- 13 N. Vlašić
- 19 B. Sosa
Timeline
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35' Croatia Card · Yellow CardJ. Stanisic
Foul
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37' France Card · Yellow CardK. Mbappe
Foul
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45' Croatia Card · Yellow CardM. Kovačić
Foul
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52' France Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise
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60' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Budimir · On: F. Ivanovic
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61' Croatia Card · Yellow CardD. Caleta-Car
Foul
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66' France subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Barcola · On: D. Doue
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71' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: Ivan Perišić · On: M. Pasalic
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71' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Baturina
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74' Croatia Card · Yellow CardDominik Livaković
Time wasting
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80' France Goal · Normal GoalO. Dembele · Assist: M. Olise
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82' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kovačić · On: K. Jakic
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82' Croatia subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Modrić · On: N. Moro
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90'+5 Croatia Card · Yellow CardK. Jakic
Foul
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99' France subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
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103' France Card · Yellow CardR. Kolo Muani
Foul
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105' Croatia subst · Substitution 6Off: J. Gvardiol · On: Marin Pongračić
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105' France subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Olise · On: E. Camavinga
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111' France subst · Substitution 4Off: Manu Koné · On: W. Zaire-Emery
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120'+13 Croatia Goal · Missed PenaltyJ. Stanisic
Penalty Shootout
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120'+14 France Goal · PenaltyD. Upamecano
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 24 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 28 | 5 |
| Corners | 16 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 864 | 557 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 14 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 778 | 457 |
| Shots Inside Box | 23 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Olise's goal in the 52nd minute shifted the momentum in favor of France, putting pressure on Croatia
- ▸ O. Dembele's goal in the 80th minute sealed France's victory, reducing any hope of a comeback for Croatia