Rafa Leao’s Portugal are in the quarter-finals of the European Championshipor: beaten on penalties a stoic Slovenia, who remained in the game until the end, collapsed at the most beautiful moment, failing to score even a penalty, also thanks to the great saves of Diogo Costa. Ronaldo and his teammates therefore proceed quickly towards the next challenge, that of the quarter-finals, against France, where Leao will face his Milan teammates: Theo Hernandez, Maignan and Giroud.
RAFAEL LEAO’S ITALIAN REPORT CARDS
The Gazzetta dello Sport 6: “Two flashes in the first half and almost lets Palhinha score. Then he falls into a black hole.”
The Courier of Sport 7
Allsport 6.5: “This time, yes, he is up to the standards of those who consider him a champion. This time, yes, it is the others who feel they are lacking in his regard. The change is unfair and makes him furious.”
RAFAEL LEAO’S REPORT CARD BY MILANNEWS.IT
Leao’s Report Card: 6.5. The best performance in this European Championship so far, without a doubt. He lights up around the half-hour mark of the first half, and from then until the end of the first 45 minutes he is the best on the pitch, representing a constant danger for Slovenia. He fades in the second half, although he remains a concern for the opposing defence, and is replaced.
