No goals conceded, but also few highlights: Germany's EM group opponents France and Hungary did not shine at their dress rehearsals on Tuesday.
World champions France had a spectacular overhead kick goal from Antoine Griezmann (29th) in the 3-0 (0-0) against Bulgaria with three Bayern professionals in the starting eleven, but came late through Olivier Giroud (83/89 .) against tired Bulgarians to a befitting victory.
In addition, striker Karim Benzema, who was brought back after six years, was eliminated with a knee injury. The Hungarians played against the Irish who, like Bulgaria, had not qualified for the European Championship 0-0. The French meet Germany in Munich next Tuesday. The Hungarians start against European champions Portugal on the same day and are opponents of the German team at the end of the group on June 23rd.
France coach Didier Deschamps had given the criticized Munich Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez a new chance as a full-back against the 71st in the world rankings. Both interpret their role in an extremely offensive way, so they should possibly prepare for the game against a German three-man chain. Hernandez was replaced again during the break. Corentin Tolisso was also back in the starting line-up. Kingsley Coman, the fourth Bayern professional in the EM squad, was missing from the matchday squad, as was Marcus Thuram from Mönchengladbach.
The Bulgarians initially caused the French some difficulties with their disciplined defense.
Then Griezmann met, whose overhead kick was deflected by his head.
The Equipe Tricolore had clear control of the game and kept the opponent well away from the goal, but seemed inhibited in their own offensive play.
Especially star striker Kylian Mbappé missed numerous chances half-heartedly.
Only when the Bulgarians ran out of strength did Giroud step up.
The Hungarians around RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi also had better chances in Budapest, but the Mainz Bundesliga professional Adam Szalai (83/87) missed the win, especially in the final stages.