In a thrilling first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal, Croatia pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over France. Despite boasting star attackers like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, the French team struggled to break down Croatia's resilient defense. Meanwhile, Ante Budimir and Ivan Perišić made the most of their chances, scoring the goals that secured the win for the hosts.

Nations League 2024-2025

Croatia - France 2:0 (2:0)
Goals: Budimir, 26 (1:0); Perišić I., 45 (2:0)

Croatia: Livaković; Stanisic; Gvardiol; Caleta-Car; Sutalo J.; Kovacic M.; Modric; Perišić I. (Vlašić, 70); Baturina M. (Pasalic, 60); Kramaric (Sučić P., 85); Budimir (Ivanović Fr., 60)
Bench: Kotarski; Ivusic; Pongracic; Sosa B.; Juranovic; Moro N.; Jakic; Fruk

France: Maignan; Digne; Kounde; Konate (Upamecano, 46); Saliba; Tchouaméni; Rabiot (Camavinga, 64); Guendouzi (Kone Ko., 84); Dembele O. (Olise, 84); Mbappé; Kolo Muani (Barcola B., 64)
Bench: Samba B.; Chevalier L.; Pavard; Clauss J.; Theo Hernández; Zaire-Emery; Doue D.
Yellow Cards: Tchouaméni 74; Upamecano 75