In the quarter-final match of the 2024 European Football Championship between the national teams of France and Portugal, there will be no favorites, as the French offensive line is not in ideal condition and the players of both teams are well aware of the abilities of their opponents. This was told by former football player and coach of Moscow Spartak Valery Gladilin to socialbites.ca.
“The French have serious problems in attack. Maybe Giroud will play in this match because without him the attack is completely toothless. Deschamps is an experienced manager, he will decide what is best.
The Portuguese have a very experienced squad, with Ronaldo, who is 39, and Pepe, who is 41 and in very good shape. There are other players who have already won the Euros.
“It will be a tough match, the opponents know each other by heart. That’s why it’s very difficult to choose the favorite,” Gladilin said.
France advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 by beating Belgium 1-0 on July 1. The only goal of the match was an own goal by Jan Vertonghen. France’s opponents have scored a total of five own goals at Euro 2024, a European Championship record.
In the quarterfinals, the French will face the Portuguese, who beat Slovenia 3:0 on penalties in the 1/8 finals of the tournament, the main time of the match ended in a goalless draw.
Former football player Demenko statedThere is no favorite in the match between France and Portugal.
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Source: Gazeta
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