Mbappe steers France to 2-0 win over Germany in Nations League
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'If you look at the first half, honestly, they were not bothered winning. But they still won,' Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said.
France coach Didier Deschamps had made his lack of enthusiasm for the game clear the day before, noting his team had little to gain from playing it, and it was apparent which side was more motivated in front of the Stuttgart fans.
'The game is there, we'll play it,' Deschamps had said. France was without injured Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola.
Germany missed a host of chances then had Deniz Undav's equalizer ruled out for a foul by Niclas Fullkrug in the buildup.
Both sides were forced to play for the consolation prize after losing their semifinals. Germany lost 2-1 to Portugal on Wednesday before France lost 5-4 to European champion Spain on Thursday. Spain was playing Portugal later in Munich.
Showers and Schweinshaxe
Despite rain showers in the Bavarian capital, rival Spanish and Portuguese fans were mingling and singing before kickoff in Marienplatz, Munich's central square, and keeping local restaurants busy. With shops closed on Sundays in Germany, there was little for the supporters to do but sample specialties of Schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle) and sausages washed down with renowned local beers.
There was less of a police presence compared to the weekend before, when the city hosted the Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
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