Live text | France – Belgium (21h00), semi-final five stars of the World. Each group has a big advantage

CM 2018 | France – Belgium is the first semi-final of the World Cup in Russia (Tuesday, 21:00). Many specialists see the duel as the real final, as the qualified team in the final act of this confrontation will probably leave with the first chance in the Sunday conflict in Moscow. FIFA has made a parallel analysis of the strengths of both bands.

Semi-finals in 1986, the Belgians dreamed of their first world final. To reach the last act, the "Red Dragons" must pass through France, even the selection, which has defeated them in the last final of 32 years. Both teams impressed in the last final round, so few players can say with certainty which of the two teams will be finalist. Here are some of the great atuas of Didier Deschamps and Roberto Martinez in the vision of FIFA

France: Versatility

It was not long ago, Didier Deschamps was criticized for the fact that "Les Bleus "to have a thousand faces and no identity. In fact, this apparent vice has become a real asset to the Russian world. In groups, France was a pragmatic formation, and then against Argentina it turned into a very spectacular formation, so that Uruguay would be extremely strong defensive and maximum efficiency. Three different teams from France? No, same, but able to play different scores.

France knows how to adapt its style to the opponent, and this technique is extremely rare in football today. "Les Bleus" can play 4-3-3 per game, so the next to go to 4-2-3-1. In one, Deschamps can use Giroud's stature and detention, so that in another he can rely on Mbappe's speed, which can destabilize any defense. As we have seen in this final tournament, there is no weak team, even giants like Spain or Germany trying to make their usual game . Possession does not ensure wins, but several options do.

2 Shots on goal had France against Uruguay, the team with the best defense of Mondial, both having the same result: the ball lands in the net of the door to Muslera

Belgium: spirit of the team

The Belgians arrived in Russia with one of the best bets, but the greatest success is that they succeeded to establish excellent relationships between the big stars of the team. This may seem trivial, but it is of paramount importance, as in the past, it has not always been the case. The strength of the group and the joy of playing together were seen in two key moments: when they were led by Japan 2-0, then in the quarters with Brazil.

The magic trio Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku on the ramp whenever it was needed. But beyond them, Belgium plays as a team, which also revealed that no less than nine different markers have passed their name on the final tournament display board. Everyone plays his role in the interest of the team.

Roberto Martinez is the right man in the right place, being the architect behind the game and the spirit of the team. He made players understand that only the United can win. He taught them to make sacrifices for the good of the nation and to accept even the reserve state. But when it comes to the field, even the players on the bench are ready for anything for the group's ultimate goal.

• If, in the past, Hazard and De Bruyne seemed to be alone in the country, each wanting to justify their status as a big star, in Russia they often worked perfectly. With two of these creative footballers ready to take on the team, Belgium has managed to create many opportunities in Russia.

10 Full dribble had Hazard against Brazil in quarters, more than any team Selecao

Probable teams (Belgium will not be able to rely on Meunier, suspended, while the French Matuidi will return after the absence of Uruguay a quarter):

France 4-2- 3-1

Lloris – Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez – Pogba, Kante – Mbappe, Griezmann, Matuidi – Giroud

Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen – Chadli, Fellaini, Witsel, Dembele – De Bruyne, Lukaku, Danger

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