Monaco`s UEFA Exit Hits France`s Ranking Hard

Monaco`s elimination by Benfica impacts France`s UEFA ranking, while U19 futsal team secures a win against Belgium.

Monaco, the sole French club in European competition, faced a disappointing exit at the hands of Benfica, a Portuguese powerhouse. The aggregate score of 3-3 (0-1 in the first leg, 3-2 in the second leg) reflects a hard-fought battle but ultimately resulted in elimination. This setback has significant implications for France`s UEFA coefficient, as the nation only gained 0.143 points from this match. In contrast, the Netherlands and Portugal improved their standings, earning 0.416 and 0.500 points respectively. Currently, France sits in 5th place in the overall UEFA rankings with a total of 69.379 points, trailing behind the Netherlands (65.566 points) and Portugal (61.866 points). The strong performances of Dutch and Portuguese clubs, with five and four teams still in European competitions, further emphasize the challenges facing French football.

In a different arena, the U19 futsal teams of France and Belgium clashed in an international friendly, showcasing the rising talent in French sports. The French team, ranked 8th in the UEFA standings, triumphed over Belgium, ranked 9th, with a decisive score of 6-2. The match, held at the multi-activity hall in Lisieux, attracted over 500 spectators. Belgium initially took the lead, scoring in the 6th minute, but France equalized just before halftime through Adam Mohamed Eyoube. The second half saw France dominate, with goals from Kolski and Mendes, sealing the victory with two additional strikes.

Looking ahead, football fans can anticipate exciting matches on February 19, 2025, including Paris against Brest and Real Madrid facing Manchester City, both available live on Canal+ and Canal+ Foot. Other notable fixtures include Borussia Dortmund versus Sporting Lisbon and PSV Eindhoven against Juventus Turin, promising a thrilling day of European football.

Monaco`s elimination and U19 futsal victory highlight the current state of French football.

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