2024-06-21 04:29:26
Portugal was the one crew to win all of the matches within the Euro qualifiers. Coach Roberto Martinez has a fleet of skilled and younger gifted footballers. He believes that it’s attainable to go to the top of Euro-2024 with them. Portugal’s mission within the ‘F’ group of this yr’s Euro begins immediately. Their opponent is the Czech Republic at 1 pm on Tuesday.
The Czech Republic, nevertheless, is a identified opponent of Portugal. Earlier than this, they met thrice every within the Euros. The Czech Republic beat Portugal 1-0 of their first look in 1998. Nonetheless, within the subsequent two matches, Portugal gained each occasions. They gained 3-1 in 2008 and 1-0 in 2012.
Moreover, Portugal has gained the final 4 matches towards Czechia in all competitions. Presently, they scored 10 targets within the internet of the Czech Republic. One did solely digestion. They haven’t conceded a purpose within the final three matches.
39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying for Portugal once more this time. Who scored 10 targets in Euro qualifying. He holds the file for many appearances (25), most targets (14), joint-most assists (6) and scoring a minimum of one purpose in each competitors in Euro historical past. This time he’ll enter the sphere to play the Euros for a file sixth time and may have the chance to extend all of the information.
Even at this age, there may be plenty of dialogue about why Ronaldo is within the nationwide crew. Nonetheless, coach Martinez mentioned, Ronaldo got here to the nationwide crew not due to his title, however due to his potential, ‘Ronaldo is within the nationwide crew due to his potential. Nobody acquired into the crew simply due to his title. Ronaldo scored 51 targets in 50 matches for Al Nasr. For us he’s a goalscorer, somebody who could make the ultimate transfer, who can scatter the opposition’s defensive gamers, create house.’
Portugal is undoubtedly the favourite in immediately’s match. Not solely that, the Portuguese are additionally among the many favorites to succeed in the Euro finals. In the event that they lose to the Czech Republic immediately, it is going to be nothing wanting a catastrophe.
However the Czech Republic will certainly not go away and speak to Portugal. They beat North Macedonia 2-1 earlier than coming into the Euro. Moreover, they’ve gained the final 5 matches in all competitions. The Czech Republic gained the Euro in 1976. Runner-up in 1996. Performed semi-final in 2004. Moreover, they’ve performed the quarter finals of the final three tournaments. 2020 Euro additionally performed quarter finals. This time they’re decided to do nicely. He faces the mighty Portugal in the beginning of his journey.
Portugal’s possible beginning lineup:
Costa, Cansalo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes, Paul Hinha, Vitinha, Fernandes, Liao, Ronaldo and Bernardo.
Czech Republic’s Possible Beginning Lineup:
Stanek, Holes, Hrenak, Krejci, Kaufal, Sochek, Provod, Barak, Jurasek, Kuchta and Eschick.