Key takeaways
- Lavia: Set up Dodi Lukebakio’s opening goal.
- Belgium: Lost 4-1 after taking the lead.
- Chelsea: The midfielder completed 87 minutes.
Romeo Lavia produced a superb defence-splitting assist for Belgium against France on Monday, although a late collapse left the Chelsea midfielder facing a 4-1 defeat.
Lavia found Dodi Lukebakio with a forward pass from inside his own half, sending the attacker through to score in the 35th minute.
Sofascore’s match record credits Lavia with the assist, rewarding a moment of vision that briefly put Belgium on course for victory in Paris.
Romeo Lavia’s performance against France
The Chelsea midfielder combined that attacking contribution with two interceptions and two tackles won during his 87 minutes.
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Touches | 57 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Big chances created | 1 |
| Key passes | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 89% |
| Tackles won | 2 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 1 |
| Ground duels won | 4/7 |
Lavia started after suspensions ruled Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans out of Belgium’s midfield.
His assist demonstrated how quickly he can turn possession deep in midfield into a scoring opportunity with one forward pass.
However, Belgium could not protect their advantage. France’s late response left the visitors with a heavy defeat despite leading for much of the match.
Lavia now turns his attention back to Chelsea, who resume their Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.
