The Portugal National Football Team is going to face a tough challenge as they take on the France National Football Team in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co were unable to score a single goal in the normal or even in the extra time during the Portugal vs Slovenia Euro 2024 round of 16 match. As a result, the match went into the penalty shootout phase where CR7, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva scored a spot kick each. Diogo Costa saved all the penalties taken by Slovenia players and hence Portugal won the match on penalties. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Miss Respective Penalties in Space of A Week at Continental Championship Knock-Out Matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo was provided with multiple chances but he failed to score a goal and is still goalless at the UEFA Euro 2024. Ronaldo even failed to score a penalty for Portugal in the extra time which led the game into the penalty shootout phase. Kylian Mbappe's France is also facing some difficulties in scoring goals as in the last three matches they have two matches in which opponents scored an own goal and in one of the matches, France players were able to score a penalty to put themselves in front. Kylian Mbappe Praises Cristiano Ronaldo As ‘One of a Kind’ Ahead of Portugal vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final, Video Goes Viral.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Portugal vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Match?
Despite missing multiple chances we will most probably see CR7 as part of Portugal's squad in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Kylian Mbappe's France. Portugal manager Roberto Martinez will favour Ronaldo as a striker for the Portugal vs France match. The 39-year-old will be looking to score his first goal of UEFA Euro 2024.
Despite lacking some touch CR7 can turn out to be the main man for Portugal. Portugal will also look to up their attacking game and penetrate through the defence of Kylian Mbappe's France.
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