According to a report by AS, France's €710 million front line was completely suppressed by Spain in Dallas.
It is rare to see a national team like Deschamps' France, which has accumulated so many talents but cannot benefit from them. On Tuesday local time, France was eliminated by Spain in a historic match in Dallas. Deschamps may be close to leaving, and Zidane is waiting at the exit to take over. The man who won the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a coach tried everything. And the cards he held were not ordinary. According to Transfermarkt, a website specializing in market value assessment, the total value of the 6 forwards used by Deschamps in this match reached €710 million. Four of them are among the top 15 in market value, led by Mbappe, with a value of €150 million; also Olise with €150 million, Doue with €120 million, and Dembele with €100 million, while Cherki with €90 million and Barcola with €70 million also followed closely.
Deschamps did not adopt a playing style similar to Enrique's. Enrique's 4-3-3 formation led Paris Saint-Germain to win everything, with midfielders like Vitinha, Fabbian, Neves, and Zaïre-Emery playing key roles. Deschamps once again seemed more focused on tactical arrangements. Obviously, he had weapons of mass destruction capable of destroying any opponent. In the starting lineup, he fielded Ballon d'Or winner Dembele, Mbappe, one of the best performers in the tournament at that time, Olise, the biggest surprise of this season's Champions League, and Barcola, who tested Porro with his speed. When the game did not go well, Deschamps then brought on the incredibly talented Doue and Cherki.
However, Deschamps and France encountered a master-level setup and were completely suppressed. When Spain was without the ball, their coordinated defense against French stars was unshakeable. Porro completely suppressed Barcola; Cucurella was constantly supported by Baena to limit Dembele and Olise, who would switch positions. Mbappe was firmly controlled by Cubarsi and Laporte, who also received help from Rodri and Fabian. The four trapped Mbappe in an impenetrable web. But it wasn't just them who played a role; Olmo, Oyarzabal, and Yamal also participated in this almost perfect defensive system. Even when Spain had a momentary lapse, such as Rabiot and Olise advancing through the middle in the opening minutes, the team corrected it after the first break, forcing France to play the ball through Digne's side.
Deschamps tried to bring on Cherki and Doue, two bold and talented players, but they were also suppressed to the level of ordinary players. Spain not only knew how to run without the ball but also made their opponents run when in possession. This was the biggest difference in the match. Spain had a plan ready when they didn't have possession, while France could only wander when they lost possession. There isn't much left to debate in the game. In this chess match, the winner was Luis de la Fuente.
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