The friendly matches ahead of Euro 2020 have started and yesterday there were quite a lot of interesting matches. Germany played 1-1 against Denmark, Netherlands played 2-2 against Scotland, while England won 1-0 against Austria. However, the most impressive result of the day was France winning 3-0 against Wales!
I just looked at some stats and noticed that even though England won against Austria, the opponents from the country of the Alps and Sound of Music had a ball possession of 55%. In other words, this wasn't a match controlled and run by England, one of the favorites to win Euro 2020. The number of shots on goal was also quite similar.
Germany had a bigger grip on their game against Denmark, with higher possession and more shots on goal, but no matter what, the match still ended with 1-1.
The most impressive match - France vs. Wales!
I know, France is the biggest favorite to win Euro 2020, and yesterday they showed us why. They ruled the game, they had more shots on goal, and they scored three times. Maybe you remember that I wrote an article 3 days ago asking which strikers Deschamps should use in Euro 2020? My guess was Coman, Mbappe, with either Griezmann or Benzema in the middle. I was almost correct, and I still might be, but in yesterday's match, he started with Benzema, Griezmann, and Mbappe!
Check this video to see the highlights from the match.
Benzema started his "new" career by missing a penalty, but later both Mbappe and Griezmann scored goals, and when Mbappe left the field and gave his place to Dembele, he scored as well!
No matter what, winning 3-0 against Wales is a great result, and seeing that they even missed a penalty and that they have so many awesome strikers and a solid defense, a great keeper, and strong midfielders, I have a hard time seeing which teams will be capable of stopping France during Euro 2020.
Based on their match yesterday, I doubt that Germany will be capable of it. Tomorrow we will get a glimpse of Portugal as they will play against Spain, and also Hungary as they will play against Cyprus.
What do you think?