Sun Mar 23 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## France Faces Must-Win Situation Against Croatia in Nations League Quarter-Final
**Paris, France** – France faces a crucial second leg in their Nations League quarter-final clash against Croatia on Monday, March 24th, at the Stade de France. Despite dominating possession and shots on target in the first leg, Les Bleus suffered a shock 2-0 defeat thanks to goals from Ante Budmir and Ivan Perisic. Croatia’s solid defensive performance neutralized the French attack, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the return fixture.
The match, which kicks off at 1:15 am IST, will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India and streamed live on SonyLIV.
France will be hoping to overturn the deficit and reach the semi-finals. Their predicted lineup includes star players like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. However, they face a tough challenge against a Croatian side, whose predicted starting eleven includes Luka Modrić and Ivan Perisic, who will be looking to secure their place in the next round. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with France needing a significant victory to progress in the tournament.
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