The temptation to consider the Portugal as an over-favourite she is strong, but beware of taking the surprising one lightly Slovenia at Matjaz Kek. In Frankfurt, Cristiano Ronaldo (still dry at Euro 2024) and companions present themselves as the triumphants of the Group F. Leao returns from the 1st minute after the disqualification. The reborn Josip Ilicic and partners, for their part, closed as the third force of Group C without defeat, behind England e Denmarkby virtue of three draws. It’s Portugal-Slovenia: the winner will challenge France (who in today’s other match eliminated Lukaku’s Belgium) in the quarterfinals. Follow the round of 16 match live from pre to post match.
21:32
32′ – Yellow Drkusic
Drkusic gets the first yellow card of the match for a challenge on a fast-moving Leao.
21:31
31′ – Ronaldo at the test
Brilliant cross from Cancelo who looks for Ronaldo at the far post: the former Juve player heads but Oblak blocks safely.
21:26
26′ – Slovenia grows
After almost half an hour of play, Slovenia begins to emerge and seems to be improving compared to the first minutes.
21:23
23′ – Nuno Mendes gets injured
Nuno Mendes ends up on the ground in pain after a clash with Stojanovic. The Portuguese defender of PSG gets up shortly after, although a little limping.
21:13
13′ – Ronaldo doesn’t get there
Another chance for Portugal. On a cross from Bernardo Silva, neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Bruno Fernandes managed to intercept it and the ball went out wide.
21:08
8′ – Ronaldo a terra in area
Leao serves Ronaldo who breaks free in the area and ends up on the ground: there is nothing for Orsato who invites the Portuguese phenomenon to get up.
21:04
4′ – Leao chance
Leao immediately came close to scoring: Bruno Fernandes’ cross found the Milan striker ready but his shot was deflected for a corner. Another opportunity on the next corner with Ruben Dias’s volley finishing on the goal.
21:01
1′ – Portugal-Slovenia begins
A minute of silence for the passing of Manuel Fernandes, a Sporting legend, and then off we go: Portugal-Slovenia has begun. Kick-off entrusted to CR7 and his team.
20:55
It’s time for the national anthems
It’s time for the national anthems at the Frankfurt Arena, starting with the Slovenian one. The Frankfurt stadium closes its European journey tonight: Portugal-Slovenia will be the last match hosted for Euro 2024.
20:50
Portugal-Slovenia prediction
Odds in favor of Ronaldo and his team in the second round of 16 match scheduled for Monday in Frankfurt: READ ALL
20:45
Cristiano Ronaldo, the negative record
Cristiano Ronaldo has not scored a goal in his last seven appearances for Portugal between the European Championships and the World Cup: it is his longest goalless streak between the two tournaments. He has taken 19 shots in total in the two competitions since his last goal, against Ghana in the 2022 World Cup.
20:38
Portugal-Slovenia, the precedents
This will be only the second match ever between Portugal and Slovenia; the previous one dates back to March this year: Slovenia won a 2-0 friendly in Ljubljana. Portugal holds the record for winning by the largest margin in the round of 16 between the European Championships and the World Cup: 6-1 against Switzerland in the 2022 World Cup. Slovenia will play its first match in the knockout phase between the European Championships and the World Cup , while for Portugal this will be the 26th match of this type. However, after winning EURO 2016, Portugal lost three of four matches in the knockout phase between the European Championships and the World Cup (W1).
20:30
Who is the referee of Portugal-Slovenia
There will also be a bit of Italy on the pitch in Frankfurt: our Daniele Orsato will referee the match between Portugal and Slovenia. Third appearance at Euro 2024 for the Italian referee and assistants Ciro Carbone and Alessandro Giallatini. In the VAR Room Massimiliano Irrati as Video Assistant Referee and Paolo Valeri as AVAR. The fourth official is the Norwegian Espes Eskas.
20:20
Portugal and Slovenia on the field for warm-up
With 40 minutes to go until the start of the match, Portugal and Slovenia took to the field at the Frankfurt Arena to warm up.
20:15
Portugal-Slovenia, where to watch it on TV and streaming
It’s almost time for Portugal-Slovenia to kick off: read HERE where to watch the match on TV and in streaming.
20:00
Portugal-Slovenia, the official formations
PORTUGAL (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Leao. Ct: Martinez
SLOVENIA (4-4-2): Cloud; Karnicnic, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko. Ct: Kek
