Denmark Stun France in UEFA Nations League Despite Karim Benzema’s Wonder Goal

• Andreas Cornelius came from the bench and scored twice as Denmark recorded a huge victory over France in their opening UEFA Nations League fixture
• Karim Benzema had put France ahead a few minutes after the restart with a wonderful run past Denmark's defence
• France lost star players Kylian Mbappe and Raphael Varane who hobbled off with injuries as France lost their first home game in over five years

France began their UEFA Nations League title defence on a losing note as Denmark stunned them in Paris in a match played on Friday night.

Karim Benzema sent football into a frenzy with a well-taken goal against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League. Benzema danced through the Danish defence, leaving defenders in his wake, to score a superb solo goal in the 51st minute.

That goal was however in vain as Andreas Cornelius came off the bench to score twice and condemn the defending World Cup champions to a 2-1 defeat at home.

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The in-form Benzema needed help from Christopher Nkunku who returned a 1-2 pass with a neat backheel. Benzema then dribbled past the Denmark defenders before slotting the ball past Kasper Schmeichel.

Denmark started the better of the two sides with Joakim Maehle coming close to opening the scoring in the fourth minute. But France grew into the game with Benzema being the focal point of their attack.

Les Bleus were unlucky to lose Kylian Mbappe to injury. The Paris Saint-Germain star went down unchallenged in stoppage time of the first half. He was replaced by Cristopher Nkunku who wasted no time in settling in to set up Benzema.

Kasper Hjulmand made some changes that turned around the game on its head. Andreas Cornelius and Mikel Damsgaard came on at the hour mark. Cornelius latched onto a wonderful ball by Pierre-Emille Hojbjerg to equalize for the Danes.

He then beat the offside trap a few minutes later to send in a ferocious shot that left Hugo Lloris with no chance in the French goal.

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France were missing their head coach Didier Deschamps who is away mourning the passing on of his father. They will now regroup and face Croatia twice and Austria as they hope to get their campaign back on track.

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Sports Brief had earlier reported that Karim Benzema has opened up on his tough start to life at Real Madrid. Benzema was signed from French side Olympique Lyon in 2009 after winning four Ligue One titles.

He was often overshadowed by the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo but this season, Benzema has taken full responsibility and led Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League trophies.

The French striker has since risen to be the second-highest goal scorer in Real Madrid’s history. He has scored 219 goals in 415 appearances for the club.