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One of the biggest games of the European Championships so far will see Portugal go head-to-head with France in the quarter-final.
Neither side have been particularly exhilarating in the tournament, as Portugal had to rely on penalties against Slovenia to progress from the last-16, while France only qualified thanks to an own-goal from Jan Vertonghan versus Belgium.
Here’s how the squads are shaping up heading into this clash.
Portugal Team News
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Roberto Martinez will need to consider the fact that the majority of his players featured in 120 minutes of action in the Slovenia match a few days ago, so fitness tests will be completed before kick-off.
It is likely he will field the same XI despite the struggles against the Slovenians.
That means a 212th cap for Ronaldo.
Diogo Costa will start behind a back four of Joao Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias and Nuno Mendes.
Vitinha and Joao Palhinha will continue in the centre of midfield, with Rafael Leao, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva supporting Ronaldo.
France Team News
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France boss Didier Deschamps will need to make at least one alteration to his starting XI as Adrien Rabiot is suspended following his booking versus Belgium.
His replacement will be dependent on what formation Deschamps plays. If he moves to a 4-2-3-1 then Ousmane Dembele could come in, but if he keeps the 4-3-3 then Rabiot could be replaced by Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana or Warren Zaire-Emery.
Kylian Mbappe will don the mask again as he looks to find his top form.
Spain vs Germany lineups
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha; Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo
France (4-3-3): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Griezmann, Mbappe, Thuram
FAQs
What was the score the last time Portugal played France? In the last European Championships, Portugal and France played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.
What time does the match kick-off? The game commences at 2000 GMT.
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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-07-05 08:15:00
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