The new coach of Austria's national soccer team, Rangnick, can enjoy the idea of being able to set an exclamation mark against world champions France for a long time in Vienna. The lightning-fast Mbappé, however, has something against it.
Superstar Kylian Mbappé prevented Ralf Rangnick's next respectable success as Austria's national soccer coach. With his goal in the 83rd minute, the Paris Saint-Germain striker saved world champion France from a 1-1 (0-1) draw in Vienna. Andreas Weimann gave Rangnick's team the lead in the 37th minute at the Ernst Happel Stadium. After a strong first half, the Austrians came under more and more pressure in the second round.
After Mbappé's substitution, the French pushed for the equalizer in the 63rd minute, which the 23-year-old then finally scored on the assist of Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku. The ÖFB selection had previously caused problems for the world champion with Rangnick's pressing football. But Weimann's goal after a nice counterattack via ex-Bremer Marko Arnautovic did not succeed.
After the 3-0 win at vice world champions Croatia on the first day and the 2-1 defeat against Denmark, Austria is now second in its Nations League group. First is Denmark despite a 0-1 (0-0) against the Croatians. Mario Pasalic scored the decisive goal in Copenhagen.
