Euro 2024: French Star Sends Strong Warning to Belgium Ahead of Round of 16 Showdown

• Dayot Upamecano is confident of France's chances ahead of their Round of 16 fixture against Belgium on Monday
• Both sides have disappointed in the ongoing Euro 2024, failing to top their respective pools after the group stages
• Les Bleus have the upper hand in terms of head-to-head clashes with Belgium, losing just once in six games played

France defender, Dayot Upamecano, has issued a strong warning to Belgium ahead of their Round of 16 clash on Monday, July 1.

The Bayern Munich star made a bold assertion about Les Bleus' prospects against the Red Devils as both teams vie for a quarter-final spot.

How has France performed at Euro 2024?

Despite being tagged as pre-tournament favourites, Didier Deschamps' men have struggled to meet expectations, securing only one win in their three group stage matches.

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France's struggles have been largely due to their unusually faltering attack.

Despite having Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola, and Olivier Giroud, the two-time champions have managed just two goals in the tournament, per beIN Sports.

Nevertheless, France remains hopeful of advancing further, but they face a formidable opponent in Belgium.

Beglium's journey to the Round of 16

The Red Devils, like France, have also had an underwhelming journey to the knockout stage.

Domenico Tedesco's squad stumbled to an opening defeat against Slovakia before redeeming themselves with a 2-0 victory over Romania and finishing the group stages with a lacklustre goalless draw.

What did Upamecano say about France vs Belgium tie?

Ahead of this highly anticipated last-16 matchup, Upamecano expressed confidence in France's chances against Belgium.

The 25-year-old, who has played in all three of Les Bleus' Euro matches, dismissed any concerns and made a bold statement about their readiness to overcome Belgium.

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"Pressure? No. Belgium, we beat them a lot," he told RMC Sport, as cited by EuroFoot.

With both teams having a point to prove, the Round of 16 showdown between these two sides promises to be a thrilling encounter as France aims to silence their critics while Belgium looks to continue their redemption arc.

Euro 2024 Round of 16 preview and prediction

The group stage of the 2024 European Championship has concluded, and it was a thrilling spectacle!

Sports Brief also previously previewed and predicted the Euros Round of 16 and all games to come.

Starting on Saturday, June 29, the last 16 promises entertainment as top teams battle for survival.