Video: with Zidane's genius and Oulisi's magic, France demolish Belgium in 14 minutes
France secured a 4-1 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League after a second-half surge. Manager Zinedine Zidane's tactical substitutions proved decisive in turning the match around.
Why it matters
The match highlights the tactical influence of high-profile managers and the performance of emerging football stars in international competition.
Video: with the genius of Zidane and the magic of Oulisi, France destroy Belgium in 14 minutes M. Olise R. Cherki Z. Zidane M. van Bommel France vs Belgium France Belgium UEFA Nations League A France Netherlands Belgium Algeria From a nightmare to a hurricane
France turned a deficit against Belgium into a crushing 4-1 win after Les Bleus' attack exploded in the second half. Zinedine Zidane and his stars flipped the contest on its head inside 14 minutes in the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League.
Les Bleus had gone into the match looking to strengthen their lead at the top, but Dodi Lukebakio dealt them a blow in the 35th minute, capitalising on a superb decisive pass from Romeo Lavia. The visitors took their single-goal advantage into the break.
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