Watch the full match replay of this international friendly between France and Spain, played on September 4, 2014, at the iconic Stade de France in Paris. This was Spain’s first match since their disappointing exit from the 2014 World Cup — and a symbolic step toward rebuilding.
✅ France impressed with a high-energy performance
✅ Spain began testing new players and ideas post-World Cup
✅ A second-half goal from Loïc Rémy made the difference
📌 Date: September 4, 2014
📌 Match type: International Friendly
📌 Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis 🇫🇷
📌 Teams: France 🇫🇷 vs Spain 🇪🇸
📌 Final score: 1–0 (France win)
Spain Starting XI highlights:
David de Gea, Dani Carvajal (debut), Sergio Ramos, Raúl Albiol, Koke, Cesc Fàbregas, David Silva, Diego Costa, Santi Cazorla, Busquets, Azpilicueta
France key players: Hugo Lloris, Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema, Mathieu Valbuena, Loïc Rémy
⚽️ Goal:
73′ — Loïc Rémy (powerful finish after clever assist by Valbuena, 1–0)
🔥 Key Highlights:
David de Gea started in goal, signaling the post-Casillas era
Debut for Dani Carvajal at right back
Spain had more possession, but fewer clear chances
France looked sharper and more dangerous in transitions
Both sides tested several new players in a “new cycle” atmosphere
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