On Friday, Kylian Mbappé showcased his exceptional skills as he scored two goals to help France solidify their place at next year’s European Championship. With a perfect record of six wins in Group B, France secured their qualification by defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in Amsterdam. Mbappé’s first goal came in the seventh minute when he volleyed a cross from Jonathan Clauss past the debutant goalkeeper Bert Verbruggen. With this goal, Mbappé matched France legend Michel Platini’s record of 41 international goals. The young forward was in top form, as he doubled France’s lead in the 53rd minute with a curling shot. Although Feyenoord midfielder Quilindschy Hartman pulled one back for the Netherlands, it was the first goal France conceded in the qualifying campaign. Coach Didier Descamps expressed his confidence in Mbappé and praised his contribution to the team’s success.
Ronaldo Leads Portugal to Victory with Record-breaking Performance
Cristiano Ronaldo once again displayed his brilliance on the field, leading Portugal to a 3-2 win over Slovakia. With his double in this match, Ronaldo extended his record tally of international goals to 125 in 202 appearances. The Portuguese forward found the back of the net in the 29th minute from the penalty spot, doubling Portugal’s lead. Ronaldo’s seventh goal in six qualifying games came in the second half when he capitalized on a low cross from Bruno Fernandes. His celebration in front of the passionate fans in Porto reflected his joy and immense contribution to the team. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Ronaldo’s current form and highlighted his importance as a role model for the younger players in the squad. With a perfect record of seven wins and an impressive goal difference of 27-2, Portugal secured their place at the European Championship with three games still to be played.
Lukaku Shines in Belgium’s Challenging Victory
In a thrilling match against Austria, Romelu Lukaku and Dodi Lukébakio rose to the occasion and helped Belgium secure their qualification from Group F. Lukaku, the top scorer in the qualifying stage with nine goals in six games, continued his impressive run with another goal. He extended Belgium’s lead to 3-0 with a precise finish after receiving a pass from Jérémy Doku. Lukébakio, making his mark on the international stage, scored two goals for the Red Devils. His goal in the 12th minute gave Belgium an early advantage, while his second goal in the 55th minute sealed the victory. Despite Austria’s late resurgence with goals from Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer, Belgium managed to hold on to their lead even after Amadou Onana was sent off.
The performances of Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Romelu Lukaku in their respective qualifying matches for the European Championship were exemplary. These world-class players not only secured their teams’ berths in the tournament but also showcased their immense talents and goal-scoring abilities. France, Portugal, and Belgium have demonstrated their dominance in their qualifying campaigns and will undoubtedly be strong contenders at the upcoming European Championship. Fans around the world eagerly await the opportunity to witness these extraordinary players in action on the grand stage, where they will undoubtedly delight and inspire with their feats on the field.
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