Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal is rated high if he is in the team list for obvious reasons. Portugal is the defending champions of the tournament. Portugal won the tournament in 2016 after beating France 1-0. Portugal is facing this tournament with strong squad and in the aim of defending the trophy.
Group F fixtures
Date |
Time ( Maldives) |
Details |
Venue |
15th June 2021 |
21:00 |
Hungary vs Portugal |
Budapest |
19th June 2021 |
21:00 |
Portugal vs Germany |
Munich |
23rd June 2021 |
00:00 |
Portugal vs France |
Budapest |
Qualifying
In the qualification round Portugal was in group B with Ukraine, Serbia, Luxembourg, and Lithuania. Their performance was impressive during the qualifications, Portugal played 8 matches, although they won of them and got a Draw in 2 matches and lost 1. As usual Cristiano Ronaldo showed an exceptional performance with 11 goals to his name.
Coach: Fernando Santos
former defender took charge of Portugal in 2014 after a stint as Greece boss. He won EURO 2016 and the inaugural UEFA Nations League.
Key player:
Cristiano Ronaldo
He may be 36, but he is motivated and fit for the pitch. Cristiano scored an impressive 11 goals during the qualification and is eager to score more his country.
João Félix
An attacking player of superb skill, the Atlético Madrid man is the latest star to strengthen the Portuguese side. He made his senior debut at 19 of age in Portugal’s victorious 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals campaign.
Goalkeepers: Anthony Lopes (Olympique Lyon), Rui Patricio (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Rui Silva (Granada CF)
Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Jose Fonte (LOSC Lille), Pepe (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nuno Mendes (Sporting CP), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund)
Midfielders: Danilo Pereira (PSG), Joao Palhinha (Sporting CP), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United FC), Joao Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Renato Sanches (LOSC Lille), Sergio Oliveira (FC Porto), William Carvalho (Real Betis Bolompie)
Forwards: Pedro Goncalves (Sporting CP), Andre Silva (Eintracht Frankfurt), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City FC), Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus FC), Diogo Jota (Liverpool FC), Goncalo Guedes (Valencia CF), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafa Silva (SL Benfica)