Brazil 1-2 France: Mbappe & Ekitike shine in the friendly as Raphinha injured

10-man France conquered Brazil in United States. Mbappe opens the door to victory with an one-on-one, Ekitiké's chip shot locks in the win.

Match Report:

Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time top goalscoring record as his side beat Brazil in a friendly at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, USA.

Mbappe was sent through on goal by Ousmane Dembele in the 32nd minute and dinked the ball over onrushing Brazil keeper Ederson.

It was Mbappe's 56th goal on his 95th appearances for his country - only Olivier Giroud with 57 goals in 137 caps has scored more for the two-time world champions.

The 27-year-old was substituted for Marcus Thuram in the 66th minute having had two further half chances, dragging two shots wide in the first half.

The forward, who made his France debut at the age of 18 in 2017, has been recovering from a knee injury having last started for Real Madrid on 22 February.

On Wednesday he denied reports, external his injury had been misdiagnosed by a Real medical team member mistakenly examining his wrong knee.

France were reduced to 10 men in the second half when last man Dayot Upamecano fouled Brazil full-back Wesley just outside the area.

But, despite having one man less, Didier Deschamps' France doubled their lead through Hugo Ekitike's close-range chipped effort in the 65th minute.

Brazil, managed by former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, pulled one goal back 13 minutes later when centre-back Bremer turned in Luiz Henrique's low cross.

Brentford forward Igor Thiago made his Brazil debut coming off the bench for Manchester United's Matheus Cunha but his side were unable to fashion an equaliser in the closing stages.

Brazil were without their own all-time top scorer Neymar, who has not been included in Ancelotti's squad due to fitness issues.

Match Events

1' Match Event for Brazil vs France

8' Match Event for Brazil vs France

10' Rabiot heads over from Olise's free-kick

26' Martinelli curls a shot which is just wide

31' GOAL! Mbappe opens the scoring with a one-on-one chance! Brazil 0-1 France

35' Cunha's effort is wide off goal

36' Casemiro tries a long shot which is wide

38' Yellow Card! Casemiro booked

46' Raphinha is replaced by Henrique at the half time

48' Match Event for Brazil vs France

50' Highlight from Brazil vs France

55' Red Card! Upamecano sent off

65' GOAL! Brazil 0-2 France (Hugo Ekitiké)

71' Highlight from Brazil vs France

79' GOAL! Brazil 1-2 France

90' Highlight from Brazil vs France

96' Match Event for Brazil vs France

Line-ups

Brazil XI: Casemiro, Ederson, Douglas, Léo Pereira, Raphinha, Gleison, Vinicius, Matheus Cunha, Martinelli, Wesley Vinícius França Lima, Andrey Santos

Subs: Danilo, Fabinho, Hugo Souza, Ibanez, Gabriel Sara, João Pedro, Bento, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Danilo, Kaiki, Endrick, Rayan

France XI: Maignan, Rabiot, Dembele, Theo, Mbappe, Upamecano, Konate, Tchouameni, Olise, Hugo Ekitiké, Gusto

Subs: Digne, Brice Samba, Kante, Lucas, Thuram, Muani, Maxence Lacroix, Camavinga, Kalulu, Cherki, Lucas Chevalier, Zaire-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Doue