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Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Bosnia, Iceland, Slovakia: It would be an exaggeration to say that Roberto Martinez’s main rival, Portugal, does not play in the top leagues in Europe. So it’s not surprising to see Elected WITH MARTINEZ SAUCE TO FUEL AT THE ACCOUNTING LEVEL: Six games, six wins, six clean sheets An average of 4 goals scored per match.
A historical assessment of Portuguese football
““We have never seen anything like this in our 102-year history.” Major Portuguese newspaper In Pula He was excited about his team’s recent win over Luxembourg (9-0). A meeting in which the Lusitanians broke their record for the number of goals scored in a match.
Roberto Martinez is thrilled after Portugal’s historic win over Luxembourg: “It was perfect”
If we look at the history books, it is true that Roberto Martinez has performed better than all of his predecessors in the 21st century. Fernando Santos, winner of Euro 2016, suffered two defeats after six matches, including a setback in France. A record qualified by a prestigious success against Argentina’s Messi. Paulo Bento, coach from 2010 to 2014, lost to Albicelesti But he provided excitement to the Lisbon fans by humiliating the Spanish neighbor, the last world champion (4-0).
Reading this, we can say that Roberto Martinez is the Portuguese coach who has benefited from the least adversity in his first six matches.
Belgium – Portugal: a baseless comparison
A month after Martinez was appointed captain, the Devils lost to Spain. Criticism is rampant. Coming? Four consecutive victories over modest rivals before snatching a draw in Amsterdam (1-1), all by scoring 22 goals and conceding 4 goals. Less impressive starts than those of Martinez’s Portuguese version, but also a very different plight.
Martinez’s version of Portugal was first criticized for deep play, and produced a flawless ‘historic’ performance. But he will have to assert himself against opponents of his calibre.
