Portugal and France, two of the favourites to win the Euro Cup, meet in the quarter-finals of the tournament on Friday. Like their national teams, Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo have not yet played their best. In fact, the French team has left a poor image since the first match, considering the list of players it has – a collection of world stars – and the expectations that weigh on it. Ronaldo, who is playing in his sixth Euro Cup with the Portuguese national team, has not yet managed to score a goal. In the round of 16, against Slovenia, he missed a penalty in the 105th minute of extra time, although he later converted his shot during the shoot-out that decided the match. The winner of the match will face the winner of Spain-Germany in the semi-finals.
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