The defeat and elimination of France in the hand of Spain yesterday in Munich, in the first semi-final of European Cup, left the entire neighboring country deeply moved. Although La Roja seem to be the favorites so far in the tournament, Kolo Muani’s opening goal has raised the hopes of both French players and fans. But it didn’t last long. The local press makes an original play on words with Mbappé and his mask and yesterday’s defeat: “Unmasked,” headlines ‘L’Equipe’.
Mpabbé, who said he was “fed up” with the protective nose mask, played without it yesterday. But Spain brought out the weaknesses and struggles of Deschamps’ team and the winger could do nothing to turn things around. The mask can no longer be the reason. ‘L’Equipe’ spoke of a “bitter” Eurocup in which “we were left at the gates.”
‘Le Parisien’ is not far behind in terms of originality with its cover headline: “A Spanish lesson” and “Impotent” were the words chosen by the newspaper the day after the KO. He also bitterly remembers that France “gave up two goals in four minutes.” ‘Depeche’, for its part, writes: “La Roja whistles the end of the game for France.” Regarding Spain, he said that “this is the sensation of this Euro” and talks about “Spanish hostility.” He added that De la Fuente’s team is “favorite” heading into the final.
Source: La Verdad
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