Italy vs france nations league

On 17 November 2024, France defeated Italy 3-1 at the San Siro in Milan, effectively reversing the result of their previous meeting and securing the top spot in their UEFA Nations League group. Adrien Rabiot was the standout performer for Les Bleus, scoring two powerful headers from Lucas Digne’s precise set-piece deliveries. The French side opened the scoring in the second minute through Rabiot, followed by a spectacular free-kick from Digne that deflected off the crossbar and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to extend the lead. Although Andrea Cambiaso pulled one back for Italy shortly before halftime, the hosts struggled to break down a disciplined French defense in the second period. Rabiot’s second goal in the 65th minute ensured France finished ahead of Italy on goal difference in the group standings. The victory provided a much-needed morale boost for Didier Deschamps’ team, while Italy, despite having already qualified for the quarter-finals, suffered their first home defeat in the competition, ending their unbeaten run in the group stage.

On 6 September 2024, Italy secured a remarkable 3-1 victory over France in their UEFA Nations League encounter held at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Despite France taking an immediate lead just 13 seconds into the match through a Bradley Barcola goal—the fastest in the history of the French national team—Italy responded with resilience and tactical discipline. The visitors equalized in the 30th minute when Federico Dimarco finished a brilliant team move involving Sandro Tonali. Italy maintained their momentum into the second half, with Davide Frattesi putting them ahead in the 51st minute following a cross from Mateo Retegui. Giacomo Raspadori sealed the win in the 74th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by the French backline. This result marked a significant turning point for the Italian squad following their disappointing exit from Euro 2024, while France faced intense scrutiny regarding their defensive organization and lack of cohesion. The match highlighted Italy's ability to recover from early setbacks and effectively exploit the spaces left by a disjointed French side.