Host France takes on Spain in an enthralling clash for the Gold medal in the Olympics 2024 Men’s Football Tournament.
FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Match Details
Date: Friday, 9 August 2024
Time: 18:00 (CET), 21:30 (IST)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Match Preview
France faced their first scare in the 2024 Olympics after conceding the first-ever goal in the tournament against Egypt in the semifinals. With just 10 minutes left to save elimination, Jean-Philippe Mateta netted the equaliser to force extra-time from Michael Olise’s pass again. The Crystal Palace player scored again to turn the fortunes around for Thierry Henry’s side before his ex-clubmate settled the victory in the 108th minute. France qualified for their third Olympic final and the first with the U-23 side hoping to repeat their only Gold Medal success in 1984. Les Bleus will face Spain as the opposition for the second time in the showpiece and they will want a fitting end to a perfect campaign so far. Henry’s side is the only team yet to be beaten in this competition, having won all games so far, which is an encouraging factor for them ahead of the final. The attacking line has pumped in seven goals while the defence has maintained three clean sheets giving them the upper hand in the battle. The manager will also want to add to his collection of winning the Euros and the World Cup as a player.
Spain also had to mount a comeback to reach consecutive finals of the Olympics against their African opponents Morocco trailing by a goal at half-time. Fermin Lopez became the hero for back-to-back games with his leveller in the 66th minute before setting up substitute Juanlu Sanchez for the late winner. The comeback at Marseille also ensured a podium finish for La Roja but they will not want a Silver like four years ago. Santi Denia's side will be eager to win the Gold to wrap up a successful year for Spain in all age division competitions played across men’s and women’s. The latest was the Men’s Euro 2024 triumph only last month. Chasing their second Gold medal in history like France, the U-23 team would like to use their promising form having secured four wins out of five matches but unable to keep a clean sheet in any. The squad might use the winning experience of Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena in Germany to combat the European top league stars of the opposition.
FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Predicted Lineups
France U23
Restes; Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert; Akliouche, Kone, Chotard; Olise; Lacazette, Mateta
Spain U23
Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; Oroz, Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz
FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Dream11 Match Prediction
The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal match is a different ball game with too many stakes. France and Spain are equal in quality and winning mindset so it's difficult to separate them. However, being the host, Les Bleus will get the energy from the home support and their prolific attack could do the business for them leaving Spain to settle for Silver again. We predict a 2-1 win for Thierry Henry’s side.
FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Dream11 Top picks
Captain Pick: Michael Olise
Vice-captain Pick: Fermin Lopez, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Our top picks for the FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Dream11 team are Michael Olise (2 goals, 4 assists), Fermin Lopez (3 goals, 1 assist) and Jean-Philippe Mateta with 4 goals.
FRA-U23 vs SP-U23 Dream11 Team Suggestion
GK: Restes (Cr - 8, Pts - 154)
DEF: Sildillia (Cr - 8, Pts - 225), Bade (Cr - 9, Pts - 223), Miranda (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 137)
MID: Gomez (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 226), Baena (Cr - 7.5, Pts - 145), Lopez (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 339), Olise (Cr - 9, Pts - 338)
FW: Lacazette (Cr - 8.5, Pts - 103), Ruiz (Pts - 7.5, Cr - 118), Mateta (Cr - 9, Pts - 240)
Vice-captain: Fermin Lopez
Captain: Michael Olise
