Strategic Showdown: Martinez Weighs Critical Ronaldo Play Against France’s Les Bleus
Portugal grapples with France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at Hamburg, both facing comparable offensive struggles as the match approaches.
Portugal secured a spot in the quarter-finals thanks to a nail-biting penalty shootout, largely due to Diogo Costa's impressive saves. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite missing a penalty, redeemed himself in the shootout, sparring the Porto goalkeeper from any blame.
France advanced by the narrowest of margins against Belgium, benefiting from an unintended assist off Jan Vertonghen's…