Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in their Nations League group with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

Adrien Rabiot scored two goals as France beat Italy 3-1 to win Group A2 in UEFA Nations League 2024-25 on Monday (November 18). Both teams had already secured their places in the quarter-finals before the match in Milan,

France leapfrogged Italy to claim top spot in Group A2 with a superb 3-1 UEFA Nations League (UNL) victory at the San Siro, extending their unbeaten away run against the Azzurri to six games.

Italy will have to face either Germany, Spain or Portugal in the Nations League quarter-finals after losing 3-1 to France in San Siro on Sunday evening and finishing the group stage in second as a result.

Italy: Spalletti is expected to make some changes ahead of the game against France with some rotations among the wingers and attacking players. Destiny Udogie should replace Federico Dimarco on the left wing, while Giacomo Raspadori and Moise Kean are expected to lead the attack.

Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in Nations League Group A2 with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

France closed 2024 with an unexpected recovery in the UEFA Nations League which was completed by a 3-1 win away at Italy on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored a headed goal in each half as Lucas Digne excelled with a role in each of the three French goals as Didier Deschamps' men edged the Azzurri in goal difference in Milan.

Adrien Rabiot scored a brace to help France beat Italy 3-1 and finish top of their group above Italy, while England defeated the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to secure their return to League A.