Portugal vs France in EURO 2024 Quarterfinal Clash.
Portugal vs France are set to face off in a highly anticipated EURO 2024 quarterfinal in Hamburg on Friday. This matchup sees Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe once again taking center stage.
Roberto Martinez’s Portugal narrowly advanced past Slovenia in the last 16, winning on penalty kicks. Ronaldo, who had his extra-time penalty saved, was left in tears. The hero of the match was goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who saved all three of Slovenia’s spot kicks. Portugal boasts a supremely talented squad, with stars like Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota, and Rafael Leao supporting their veteran talisman, Ronaldo.
Portugal vs France Euro 2024
France, under Didier Deschamps, struggled but ultimately overcame Belgium in their last 16 match. Despite not yet hitting their best form, France has managed to advance with the help of own goals and a penalty kick. Kylian Mbappe, recovering from a broken nose, has not yet hit top form, but N’Golo Kante and William Saliba have been excellent defensively. This game, a repeat of the EURO 2016 final, is expected to be decided in midfield.
How to Watch Portugal vs France
- Kick off: 3pm ET, Friday, 8:00pm West Africa Standard Time
- Date : Friday, July 5, 2024
- Stadium: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
- How to watch on TV, stream in USA and Nigeria: Fox Sports, DSTV Sport Channels, Startimes Sport Channels.
Portugal Team News and Focus
Portugal’s main concern is their tendency to give up big chances on the counterattack, as seen throughout the tournament. Diogo Costa saved them against Slovenia. Veteran defender Pepe has been excellent and will likely start again due to limited central defensive options. Portugal’s attacking options are plentiful, with Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, and Goncalo Ramos not even featuring in the last 16.
France Team News and Focus
France will have at least one change as Adrien Rabiot is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Eduardo Camavinga is expected to start in midfield alongside Kante and Aurelien Tchouameni. France’s defense, with Mike Maignan in goal, has been solid. The key for France is to create big chances and be more clinical, ensuring Mbappe gets the ball frequently with Antoine Griezmann nearby.
Week 1 pool result 2024: Sat July 6 AUSSIE pool results Wk 1
Portugal vs France Euro 2024 Prediction
Portugal vs France Euro 2024 Prediction: This match feels like a step too far for Portugal. While they have supreme quality in attack, France appears more solid defensively. Portugal vs France Euro 2024 Prediction: Portugal 0-1 France.
Portugal vs France Head to Head
Here are the head-to-head results of matches between Portugal vs France:
- Portugal wins: 6
- Draws: 3
- France wins: 19
Portugal vs France are scheduled to play each other on July 5, 2024, at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany
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