The all-important Matchday 2 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) delivered nail-biting drama from start to finish. Heavyweights England and France were held to stalemates by Denmark and the Netherlands, respectively. Luka Modric’s Croatia, also suffered a heartbreak, drawing 2-2 with Albania.
After suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to Slovakia on Matchday 1, Belgium bounced back with aplomb on Matchday 2, claiming a 2-0 victory over Romania. Lastly, it was business as usual for Germany, Portugal, and Spain, who secured progression to the Round of 16 with their second consecutive victory in the competition.
Before we turn all our attention to Matchday 3, let’s take a quick look at the players who shone on Matchday 2. Here are the five standout performers of EURO 2024 Gameweek 2:
#5 Bernardo Silva (Portugal)
Bernardo Silva Scored Against Turkiye On Matchday 2
Portugal claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over an in-form Turkiye on Group F Matchday 2, and their midfield maestro Bernardo Silva was at the heart of it all. He passed the ball around beautifully, created openings for his teammates, and scored a fine goal with an impeccable first-time finish in the 21st minute.
Against Turkiye, Silva created a game-high four chances for his teammates. He also completed 48 of his 52 passes, attaining 92% accuracy; played three passes into the final third, made two recoveries, and won three duels. All in all a fine performance from the Manchester City man.
#4 Marc Cucurella (Spain)
Marc Cucurella Has Been In Blistering Form In EURO 2024
Before the tournament began, many saw Marc Cucurella as Spain’s weakest link. However, by stepping up to the plate in the last two matches, Cucurella has shown why Luis de la Fuente has so much faith in him.
The Chelsea man was at his brilliant best as Spain beat Italy on Matchday 2. He was an efficient passer, made marauding runs throughout the match to lend support to Nico Williams, played key passes, and stood his…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-06-24 08:27:33
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