Mathieu Warnier, Media365: Published on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Get all the information you need to know in the sixth poster for the round of 16 of the European Championship 2024, which will bring together Portugal and Slovenia on Monday on the field at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt.
What is the road to Portugal?
With six points, Portugal ranked first in Group F, ahead of Türkiye and Georgia. Coach Roberto Martinez's players started the 2024 European Championship with a difficult victory over the Czech Republic (2-1), before following that with a huge victory over Turkey (0-3), synonymous with qualifying to the quarter-finals. With a modified lineup, the Portuguese ended the group stage with an insignificant defeat against Georgia (2-0).
What is the way to Slovenia?
After scoring three points, Slovenia ranked third in Group C behind England and Denmark, and qualified at the last minute for the round of 16. Matjaz Keck's men started their campaign with a draw against the Danes (1-1). The match against Serbia ended with the same score (1-1) and then the Slovenians were able to dominate England (0-0).
What are the results of direct confrontations?
There has only been one encounter between the two teams and it turned out to be very recent. In the friendly match held on March 26 in Ljubljana, Slovenia beat Portugal (2-0) thanks to goals from Adam Gnezda Cerin (72nd minute) and Timi Elsnik (80th minute).
What are the possible combinations?
Expected lineup for Portugal: Diogo Costa – Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes – Balinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes – Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva.
Expected lineup for Slovenia: Oblak – Karnicnik, Drkosic, Pejol, Palkovic – Stojanovic, Elsnik, Nezda Cerin, Mlakar – Sporar, Sisko.
Who are the broadcasters?
This meeting will be broadcast live and in full on channels M6 and beIN Sports 1 From 9:00 pm
