Portugal-France, Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé: the shock makes your mouth water with anticipation. On Friday, July 5, you will have to be in front of your screen from 6 p.m. Before the battle in Hamburg (9 p.m.), the Lusitanians and the Tricolores will watch the attractive match between Germany and Spain that will determine their future rivals in the semi-finals. After that, it will be time for the competition. Moreover, the Euro has often presented duels between the two countries.
In 2021, the two teams drew 2-2 in the group stage. In 2016, the Seleção das Quinas caused one of the biggest disappointments in French football by winning their first European Championship. This evening, Didier Deschamps’s players will be looking for revenge. That is why the coach must rely on a starting eleven almost identical to the one that eliminated Belgium in the round of 16.
heavy on both sides
Mike Maignan will keep the French goals. In front of him, Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Theo Hernandez will form a defensive block that has become impenetrable. At the top, Eduardo Camavinga is the one who should replace the suspended Adrien Rabiot. Alongside him are the duo of N'Golo Kanté and Aurelien Tchouameni. In attack, Antoine Griezmann should return to the right wing and Kylian Mbappé will occupy the left. The second novelty could be the tenure of Randal Kolo Muani in place of Marcus Thuram.
Finally, we must remember that four French players, not least, are at risk of suspension if they get a card: Mbappé, Tchouameni, Dembélé and Griezmann. On the Portuguese side, Roberto Martinez should play the classics. The hero Diogo Costa will be in the cage and will be supported by the quartet of Cancelo-Dias-Pepe-Mendes. The Lusitanian midfielder will look great with Vitinha, Palhinha and Fernandes. Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo will be the leader of the attack that he will form with Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao.
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