Kylian Mbappé scored once and added two assists in his first outing since his move to Real Madrid was announced, as France strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win over Luxembourg in a pre-Euro 2024 friendly in Metz on Wednesday.
Randal Kolo Muani put France in front just before the break, heading in from a precise Mbappé pass, before Jonathan Clauss‘ thunderous strike from outside the box — from an Mbappé pass — doubled the advantage in the 70th minute. Mbappé then sealed the win with a low, first-time shot in the 85th.
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Mbappé added a third 15 minutes later with a low, first-time shot from near the penalty spot for his 47th goal for Les Bleus.
The 25-year-old, who finalised his widely anticipated move to Real Madrid on Monday, has now been involved in 80 goals for France in 78 games.
“[Mbappe] is a formidable leader ever since he’s been with us,” said manager Didier Deschamps.
“He did a good job today … his head and body weren’t used to playing very much these past couple of weeks, so some juice was missing … but he decided he wants to win everything, it’s gotten way better for him. He has been a good example all week.”
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