Euro 2024: It is Ronaldo vs Mbapp as Portugal and France meet in last 8
Portugal and France meet in the European Championship quarterfinals on Friday and the match features a head to head between two of soccer's biggest stars: Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbapp. The winner will play either Spain or host nation Germany in the semifinals. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. local (1900 GMT) in Hamburg. Here's what to know about the match:
Match facts
It's a match between two of the pre-tournament favorites but neither have been convincing. Portugal hasn't scored a goal in its last two matches a 2-0 loss to Georgia and a 0-0 with Slovenia before winning a penalty shootout while no France player has scored from open play at Euro 2024. The French have had two own-goals and a penalty from Mbapp.
Ronaldo burst into tears after having a penalty saved in extra time against Slovenia. Appearing in his record sixth European Championship, he has yet to score if he does, the 39-year-old striker would be the oldest ever scorer at the tournament.
Mbapp will again be wearing a ...