France v Bulgaria real-time commentary and results, August 6, 2021, friendly match

As for Bulgaria, Yasen Petrov made six changes to the team that was defeated by Russia on Saturday. Among them, Daniel Nomov replaced Ivan Karazov’s goal, and at the same time Vasir Bozhkov, Ilian Iliev and Bozhdar Kraev were recalled.

Didier Deschamps made only one change to the team that started France’s 3-0 victory over Wales last week. After the Champions League final with Chelsea, N’Golo Kanter returned to the wing and replaced Adrian Rabiot in midfield. Karim Benzema once again partnered with Kelian Mbappé, and Antoine Griezmann followed closely behind.

Substitutes: Nikolai Mikhailov, Antonio Wutov, Peter Vitanov, Rachezar Kotev, Andrei Garabinov, Yanis Karabelev , Vicente Karagaren, Andrei Khristov, Georgy Minchev, Dimitar Ilyev, Monchl Tsvetanov, Ivan Kara Zoff

Bulgaria (4-4-2): Daniel Nomov; Ivan Turisov, Petko Khristov, Valentin Antov, Vasir Bozhkov; Yili Ann Iliev, Ivailo Djochev, Bozhdar Krayev, Dominique Yankov; Atanas Iliev, Kirill Despodov

Substitutes: Steve Mandanda, Lucas Digne, Visam Ben Yedel, Clement Langley, Osman Dembele, Kurt Zuma, Thomas Lemar, Moussa Sissoko, Rio Dubois, Jules Comte, Olivier Giroud, Mike Magnum.

France (4-3-1-2): Hugo Lloris; Benjamin Pavard, Rafael Varane, Presnell Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez ; Colentin Tolisso, N’Golo Kanter, Paul Pogba; Antoine Griezmann; Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé.

This is the French team’s last warm-up match before the 2020 European Cup, and Les Bruce will be eager to build some momentum before the first group match against Germany next week.

Hello everyone, and I warmly welcome you all to join us in the international friendly match between France and Bulgaria held today at the Stade de France.