Brazil lose to France to Mbappé stunner; Léo Pereira plays 90 mins | OneFootball

Léo Pereira made his debut in the Brazil national team jersey, but he was not to blame for the goals

Léo Pereira fulfilled his dream of wearing the Brazil national team jersey, but the result was not what the Flamengo player had hoped for. In a match played in Boston, United States, France beat Brazil 2-1, with stunning goals from Mbappé and Ekitike, while Bremer pulled one back. Fellow Flamengo player Danilo did not leave the bench.

HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

In the game played at Gillette Stadium, France completely dominated the first half. To stop the opponent’s quick attack, Léo Pereira had to commit a hard foul and was shown a yellow card. However, in the 32nd minute, the Flamengo player could do nothing.

Casemiro was dispossessed in midfield, and France launched a counterattack. Center backs Bremer and Léo Pereira were stepping out of the defensive third and were caught off guard by the midfielder’s mistake. Mbappé had nothing to do with that, receiving a fine pass from Dembélé, going one-on-one with Ederson and, with a lovely chipped finish, opening the scoring.

In the second half, the match changed completely. Carlo Ancelotti took off Raphinha and sent Luiz Henrique onto the field. And the former Botafogo player made an instant impact. With great skill, the winger won several one-on-one duels and brought Brazil back into the match.

In the 10th minute, Brazil began playing with a man advantage. Wesley, formerly of Flamengo, burst down the right and was about to go one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but was brought down by Upamecano. At first, the referee showed a yellow card, but VAR recommended a review and it was changed to red, as it was a clear goalscoring opportunity.

DID LÉO PEREIRA ARRIVE WITH STATUS?

The free kick from the foul on Wesley was taken by none other than Léo Pereira. The Flamengo center back arrived with plenty of confidence in the Brazil national team. However, the shot was weak and ended up in goalkeeper Maignan’s hands. Just when it seemed Brazil would equalize, the cold shower came.

In the 20th minute, Olise surged forward with complete freedom through the middle. Léo Pereira stepped out to close the space, but Ekitike ran free in behind Wesley. With great class, the Frenchman produced another delicate chip and doubled the lead.

Bremer, Léo Pereira’s partner in central defense, gave Brazil hope. After a free kick was played into the box, Casemiro flicked it on to the middle, Luiz Henrique hit a low cross-shot, and the Juventus (ITA) defender sent it into the back of the net in the 32nd minute.

SO WHEN IS BRAZIL’S NEXT MATCH?

As a result, Brazil will play another friendly this Tuesday (31), against Croatia, in Orlando, Florida. Therefore, the match will kick off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, which will closely follow the performances of Léo Pereira and Danilo, as well as academy products Vini Jr and Wesley.

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