Quarterfinal: Portugal VS France - Preview

It's Cristiano Ronaldo VS Kylian Mbappe time! The UEFA Euro 2024 is set to feature a highly anticipated match tonight between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this is his last participation in Euro. Therefore, his team will try to do everything to bid Ronaldo farewell with a trophy. Portugal made a great start to the tournament, winning their first two games. But Georgia stunned them in their final group-stage match as they lost to the newly promoted side. Portugal also had a difficult test in the round of 16 against Slovenia. However, goalkeeper Diogo Costa stepped up as the hero in the round of 16 and saved three penalty shots from Slovenia. Meanwhile, France are also not in their prime form and are yet to score a goal from open play. Kylian Mbappe is the only player to score a goal for France, which was from a spot-kick against Poland. Their attackers must find the net to beat Portugal in the quarterfinal.

Stats&Facts

• Portugal and France faced off against each other in four matches in the UEFA Euro. Although France won the first two meetings, Portugal are unbeaten in their last two games with a win and a draw.
• Portugal's only win against France in the Euro was in 2016 when Portugal won their only European title by defeating France in the final.
• Portugal have won only one of their 14 matches against France across all competitions, winning the final in 2016.
• The quarterfinal was introduced in the UEFA Euro in 1996. Since then, Portugal have reached the quarterfinals more than anyone (7).
• A win would take France to the semifinal for the 4tht time in their last five major tournaments.
• France have failed to score a goal from open play in their Last five matches!

Team News

Portugal have no new fresh injuries despite having a 120-minute game against Slovenia in the round of 16. Therefore, manager Roberto Martinez Is likely to play with an unchanged squad against France. Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the attack along with Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao. Although Ronaldo has attempted 20 shots on goal, he has not scored one. As for France, manager Didier Deschamp must make at least one change to his squad. Midfielder Adrien Rabiot will miss the clash due to his suspension for the excessive yellow cards. As a result, Ousmane Dembele or Eduardo Camavinga could replace Rabiot in this match. Possible Lineup for Portugal: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha; Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo Possible Lineup for France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Griezmann; Mbappe, Kolo Muani

Prediction: Portugal 1-1 France (France win on Penalties)

Both France and Portugal are not in their best form in this tournament. But France have more experience than Portugal in major tournaments. The Deschamps boys kept three clean sheets in their four games so far in the Euro 2024. But their attackers need to score goals. Portugal have been struggling in their last two matches. Therefore, we expect a draw between the two sides and France have a better chance to win on penalties.

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