“Bad display” and “offensive sterility”…French-Portuguese press review

It hurts. The French team qualified on Friday evening for the semi-finals of the Euro 2024, eliminating the Portugal team led by Cristiano Ronaldo after an unbearable penalty shootout (0-0, 3-5 after penalties). But if the basic thing is already there, the way – too few clear chances, too many rough technical estimates, etc. – is the solution. – asks (again) questions. The press did not hesitate to point this out, and they were also keen to point out that the Blues were (again) (a little) lucky.

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The blues have ” Expelling some demons from Qatar »

the team.

“win the jackpot», the address in “A” the team ; referring to the penalty shootout win,It is an exercise that Didier Deschamps has always considered a lottery.“. According to the Sports Daily newspaper, with this victory, the French team won.”Expelling some demons from Qatar», where they lost in the 2022 World Cup final to Argentina… on penalties, missing two attempts – from Aurelien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman.

“Still Hard”, “Post Boredom Journey”

the world He doesn't say anything else by pointing out that the Blues have “Overcoming the shock of sanctions“. But the general newspaper also chose to focus on their shortcomings in the game, stressing that they “”Still hard And ““Offensive sterile”. Le Figaro And he speaks for his part:Poor display“, for”Journey to the end of boredom“And he scratches (a little) the attacking stars Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.”ghostly» Throughout this quarter-final. Moreover, in general, the press also highlighted the defensive solidity of the French team. The Parisian For example, he mentioned,The Wall Mike Minyan»author of many decisive marches, andImperial William Salibastill impassable on Friday evening.

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The Portuguese press also addresses the offensive shortcomings of his selection.

The Portuguese press did not fail to approach the quarter-finals either…but from other angles. register The front page featured Joao Felix's penalty shootout failure, with the headline:Infelix“, a play on words on the Portuguese striker's name which means “”regrettable“.For daily sports Portugal”He was superior.” And “He played his best game in the Euros.“

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In Paula For his part, he preferred to highlight the offensive problems of the Selecao with the title:Six hours without registrationSame story on the side.Oh Jojo Who writes:Portugal are silent in three consecutive matches in the final stage for the first time in their history. As a reminder, Portugal have not scored a goal in their last three matches. Their last achievement dates back to the second match of the group stage against Turkey (0-3).