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After an early exit in the UEFA European Championship, questions were being raised upon the abilities of the French National Side. However the French answered their critics in style by winning the 2nd edition of the UEFA Nations League.
The second edition of the UEFA Nations League took place in Italy in the first week of October, 2021. Spain, France, Italy and Belgium were the 4 teams who made into the top 4 of the tournament. The first semi-final took place between Italy and Spain at Milan. In the first half of the game Ferran Torres scored a brace and the Spanish were 2-0 up. In the second half Pellegrini scored, but it was not enough as the Spanish won the game 2-1.
The second semi-final was played in Turin between France and Belgium. At the end of first half Belgium were 2-0 up. However in the second half, the French made an incredible come-back by scoring 3 goals [Courtesy- Benzema, Mbappe, Theo Hernandez] The final was set.
The final took place in San Siro, Milan. The Spanish scored the first goal in 64th minute of the game. However just after 2 minutes Benzema equalized. Eventually in the 80th minute of the game Mbappe scored the 2nd goal and now French had a lead. In the last 10 minutes Spanish tried their best to score, but failed.
The French lifted their first UEFA Nations League trophy. Karim Benzema who made a comeback into the French National Side after serving 5 years of ban was awarded the man of the match trophy for his incredible performance in the final.
[The 3rd place game was played between Italy and Belgium in which Italy emerged as winners].
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