Face Spain in the quarterfinals, Karim Benzema warned his team-mates to clean up seriously. Les Bleus finally qualified for the eight large as the runner up of Group D, after losing to Sweden 0-2 in the last match of group stage.
France previously a strong candidate to be the winners of Group D. But it is in the penultimate match of the Group, Laurent Blanc troops are forced to swallow the defeat of Sweden which has been ascertained eliminated. Benzema asked France to clean up seriously if they want to get away from obstacles Spain in the quarterfinals later.
"We had finally escaped the group stage, but if we want to win something at the Euro this time, we should no longer show a game like this," said Real Madrid striker told reporters after the shock defeat of Sweden.
"The individual performances, not many players who play well, but Hugo Lloris in front of goal. Against Spain, a team that play opens, we'll get more space."
"But we should not play anymore. Spain is, they are one of the world's best teams. Confidence and solidarity among the players can still be seen in France. Now we must rest and return to practice soon."
French game against Spain will be held in Donetsk.
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