The Portugal National Football Team after topping Group F will be taking on the Slovenia National Football Team in the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co have won two out of three matches played in the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage. They lost their last game against the Georgia National Football Team by a scoreline of 2-0. Cristiano Ronaldo failed to lay his impact on the game as he went goalless. Georgia also went on to qualify for the round of 16 stage but lost against the Spain National Football Team by 4-1. England 2–1 Slovakia, UEFA Euro 2024: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane Shine As the Three Lions Storm Into Quarterfinals After a Thrilling Contest (Goals Video Highlights).

In Portugal's match against Georgia, not all of their most important players were playing as the manager Roberto Martinez was looking for an alternate team play which failed drastically and hence Portugal faced a defeat. But with an important round of 16 match coming up, all of the top players of the Portugal National Football Team will be taking part in the match. We observed the absence of midfield stars Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. Veteran defender Pepe was also benched for the Portugal vs Georgia UEFA Euro 2024 match. Cristiano Ronaldo, Football’s Ultimate Showstopper, Still Portugal’s Main Man Despite Slow Start to UEFA Euro 2024.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Portugal vs Slovenia UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 Match?

The 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo will certainly be part of the Portugal squad ahead for the Portugal vs Slovenia UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match, as confirmed by Roberto Martinez in a press conference ahead of the match. CR7 was also spotted training with the first team which tells that he is getting ready for the big round of 16 matchups.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is goalless in the Euro 2024 at the moment but will be hoping for a stronger comeback as a loss for Portugal will knock them out of the major international tournament.

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