Published: October 7, 2021 9:56 pm
Last Updated: October 7, 2021 10:04 pm
Real Madrid’s supporters have flocked to social media on Thursday, to express their excitement on the back of France’s comeback win over Belgium.
Theo at the death
Didier Deschamps’ men were of course back in action a short time ago.
After Spain got the better of Italy in the first of two Nations League semi-final fixtures on Wednesday night, Les Bleus faced off with Belgium, eyeing their own spot in the tournament’s finale.
And, when all was said and done, this is precisely what the world champions managed.
A chaotic 90 minutes ultimately saw France recover from two goals down, to emerge on the right side of a 3-2 scoreline.
Yannick Carrsco and Romelu Lukaku sent Roberto Martinez’s Belgium into the interval boasting a two-goal advantage, and looking well on their way to a shot at a first-ever piece of silverware:
🗣 “It’s a sensational piece of attacking play”
Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku puts Belgium 2-0 up in their #NationsLeague semi-final against France 🔥
📺 Watch live on SS Football
📱 Follow #BELFRA here 👉 https://t.co/xBRWT1ca7U pic.twitter.com/VrGNRPhV8W— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 7, 2021
The French, though, emerged for the 2nd-half looking like a completely different animal.
After Karim Benzema pulled one back courtesy of a fine finish on the turn just beyond the hour mark, the ever-involved Kylian Mbappe levelled the score from the penalty spot twenty minutes from time:
Benzema pulls one back for France! Game on! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Bqa9GCKrq7
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 7, 2021
Then, just minutes after Romelu Lukaku saw what looked set to prove the evening’s decider ruled out for offside, Les Bleus proved their mettle once more, bagging a brilliant winner courtesy of in-form AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.
France, in turn, march on, ahead of a Nations League showpiece clash with Spain on Sunday evening.
Benz x Mbappe
The Bleus contingent jumping for joy on the back of the action coming to a close in Turin on Thursday, meanwhile, were joined in their numbers by one particular set of club supporters.
The outfit in question? Real Madrid.
Los Blancos were of course hotly tipped to land Kylian Mbappe during the summer transfer window, with Florentino Perez and co. widely expected to relaunch their pursuit of the 22-year-old in the new year.
In turn, upon Mbappe linking up with current Real hitman Karim Benzema to such devastating effect versus Belgium, the club’s fanbase could not help but get excited at the prospect of things to come in the Spanish capital over the seasons ahead.
🗣 “GAME ON!”
Kylian Mbappe sets up Karim Benzema, who slots home to grab a goal back for France in their #NationsLeague semi-final vs Belgium 🇫🇷
📺 Watch live on SS Football
📱 Follow #BELFRA here 👉 https://t.co/xBRWT1ca7U pic.twitter.com/HwTGnXQiUx— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 7, 2021
Check out the best of the social media reaction below:
MBAPPE X BENZEMA SOON TO BE REAL MADRID DUO
— 🩸🏕 (@IBEENTHATSLIME) October 7, 2021
Benzema & Mbappe tied it for France 😤 can’t wait for them to do this on the regular for Real Madrid
— Luna (@pedroxluna) October 7, 2021
Let’s Go France…..Can’t wait to see Mbappe/Benzema link up at the bernabeua
— Mischievous Rascal (@Iam_vickiey) October 7, 2021
mbappe and benzema link up 😈 coming soon to madrid 😏
— j (@jerrrryloco) October 7, 2021
BENZEMA MBAPPÉ HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA VAMOS HALA MADRID
— Walon (@filsdebonhomme_) October 7, 2021
Mbappe is soo good… imagine the link up with benzema in Madrid omfggg🥶
— Maxwell♓️ (@maxwellzoldy) October 7, 2021
Mbappé assisting Benzema. pic.twitter.com/AwdbudkjaA
— TC (@totalcristiano) October 7, 2021
Honestly can’t wait for that Mbappe-Benzema partnership in Madrid
— ya zein makhtart (@Z_Khabiry) October 7, 2021
They really said ‘Benzema and Mbappe can’t play with each other’ 😭 pic.twitter.com/2We9lf3g08
— TC (@totalcristiano) October 7, 2021
Mbappe – Benzema – Vini is gonna be scary😳
— Ryōmen Sukuna (@wolfofjolstreet) October 7, 2021
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