Portugal will face France in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2016 final.
Both teams have had challenging paths to this stage, with Portugal advancing after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Slovenia and France narrowly beating Belgium 1-0.
Portugal’s recent form has been a mix of triumph and struggle. Despite their win against Slovenia, the Selecao has failed to score in their last two matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo, aiming to score his first goal of the tournament, will be pivotal as he earns his 212th cap. Portugal’s journey has seen them rely heavily on goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who made history by saving three penalties in the shootout against Slovenia.
France, meanwhile, has showcased defensive solidity, keeping three clean sheets in their four Euro 2024 matches. Their only goal conceded was a penalty by Robert Lewandowski in the group stages. However, their attacking prowess has been questioned, with no goals from open play in the tournament so far.
The French squad will be missing Adrien Rabiot due to suspension, while Kingsley Coman is absent for personal reasons. Didier Deschamps is likely to replace Rabiot with Eduardo Camavinga. France’s attack, led by Kylian Mbappe, will look to break their scoring drought against a resilient Portuguese defense.
As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, the match promises to be a tactical battle. Portugal’s offense, struggling to find the net, faces a formidable French defense.
Prediction: 1-0 win for France
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