Portugal has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Euro, but Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to find the back of the net for his country. As they prepare to face France, all eyes are on whether the superstar will finally break his goal drought.
In their recent match against Slovenia, Portugal relied on goalkeeper Diogo Costa’s heroics in a penalty shootout to secure a victory. However, concerns arose over Ronaldo’s lack of goals in the tournament so far.
Facing the current holders, France, in their upcoming match, Portugal will have a tough challenge ahead. Despite France’s underwhelming performances in the tournament, their defense has only conceded two goals in four matches, thanks to the solid partnership of Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba in defense and N’Golo Kante’s midfield presence.
With a pragmatic approach expected from both teams to avoid conceding goals, it may be a low-scoring affair. Portugal, who struggled against weaker opponents like Georgia and Slovenia, will need to find a way to break down France’s strong defense.
Ronaldo, who has attempted the most shots in the tournament, including a missed penalty against Slovenia, will be eager to make his mark. Despite his lack of goals, his determination and fitness remain impressive, making him a constant threat, especially from set pieces.
While Ronaldo’s scoring record has been disappointing, backing him to have over 3.5 shots in the match at odds of 2.10 could be a worthwhile bet. Despite the challenges he may face, Ronaldo will continue to push for a breakthrough and lead Portugal’s attack against France.
Stay tuned for the highly anticipated clash between Portugal and France, as fans eagerly await to see if Ronaldo will finally find his scoring touch in the Euro.