13 days before its entry into the Euro against Germany, the France team largely won in a preparation match against the Welsh in Nice (3-0). The Blues will be opposed in 8 days to Bulgaria for the second and last match of preparation.
The match summary
Yes, the Blues have entered their Euro 2021. In the closed doors of the Allianz Riviera in Nice, the French were serious and applied. With a particularly shortened preparation this year, Didier Deschamps has lined up his typical team. Only Corentin Tolisso made up for the absence of N'Golo Kanté, who arrived late after his Champions League title with Chelsea. Above all, the coach has started his magical trio composed of Antoine Griezmann, and the returning Karim Benzema, more than five years after his last selection here, in Nice. 
Karim Benzema was the first to shine from a Paul Pogba centre. The Madrid player could have opened the scoring on a penalty kick (27th) but the Welsh goalkeeper won. Neco Williams was suspended on the same action after a grotesque hand. Kylian Mbappe, whose success eluded him in the France team since last autumn, was smarter on a deflected strike from Rabiot to open the scoring shortly before the break. Like a fox of surfaces! In the second half, the game was one-sided. The Welsh, overwhelmed, saw the French being ultra-domineering. Griezmann went with his superb goal (48th). 36th goal for the Macon native. Dembélé, who entered the game, concluded the score on a 3-0 net. 
Karim Benzema not successful for his return…
Back in the France team after an absence of more than five years, Karim Benzema had the opportunity to shine midway through the first half. Les Bleus benefited from a penalty for a hand from Welshman Neco Williams in his box and Benzema was responsible for shooting it. The French striker did not make his technical move well and saw his strike pushed away by the firm hand of Danny Ward, the Welsh goalkeeper. The latter also stopped several strikes of the number 19 of the EDF. At the very end of the match, Karim even found the post. Let's hope he keeps his goals for the Euros…
Benzema: "Good feelings"
Karim Benzema was quite satisfied with his performance and that of the team. "There were good sensations, explained the striker of the Blues on TF1. Physically, it's ramping up with this difficult end of the season. I felt good throughout the match. All three of us tried, it happened even though they played with 5 defenders. It was difficult but we played a very good game. My failed attempts? The main thing is to create chances and win. I felt a lot of pride and joy tonight."
