What a costly mistake: Lucas Digne leaves Les Bleus vulnerable

What a blunder: in the Euro semifinal between France and Spain, defender Lucas Digne of Les Bleus mis‑cleared a cross, fouling Lamine Yamal inside the box, and VAR confirmed a penalty that Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted, leaving the French side under immediate pressure. The first half had been lively but chance‑poor, with both teams searching for a breakthrough. The match needed a spark to change its rhythm. Early in the second half Digne attempted to clear a cross, lost sight of Lamine Yamal and clipped him, awarding Spain a clear penalty. VAR reviewed the incident and upheld the decision, leaving the French side stunned.

French back‑line braces for Lamine Yamal as Dallas semi looms

Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up and confidently converted the spot‑kick, giving Spain the lead. It marked the first time the French have fallen behind in the current tournament. The French defender is being courted by Paris Saint-Germain. He now faces criticism as his mistake proves costly for Les Bleus. France now has work to do, with the team being put to the test as they chase an equaliser. Now Les Bleus must regroup and respond. The article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. The original version is available in German.