The probable lineups of Portugal–Slovenia
| 22Diogo Costa | 3Pepe | 7Cristiano Ronaldo | ||||||||
| 2Karnicnik Z. | 21Drkusic V. | 3Balkovec J. | 20Stojanovic P. | 22The secret of Cerin A. | 10Elsnik T. | 17Mlakar J. | 9Sporar A. | |||
| Jose Sà, Rui Patricio, Antonio Silva, Dalot, Semedo, Pereira, Ruben Dias, Joao Neves, Otavio, Ruben Neves, Diego Jota, Conceiçao, Neto, Matheus Nunes, Diogo Jota, Joao Felix, Goncalo Ramos | ||||||||||
| Belec,Vekic, Brekalo, Blazic, Janza, Horvat, G. Stankovic, Kurtic, Lovric, Zeljkovic, Zugelj, Celar, Ilicic, Verbic Vipotnik | ||||||||||
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Martinez brings back the starters starting with Leao who will complete the trident composed of Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kek ready to rely on the usual offensive pairing of Sesko-Sporar with Mlakar and Stojanovic on the lanes. Ilicic still on the bench. Live on Sky Sports One, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sport 4K, Sky Sports (channel 251) and streaming on NOW at 9pm. Available on Sky Go, also in HD
In Frankfurt the Portugal certainly has the advantage of the forecast against the Slovenia but nothing is taken for granted in these European Championships, judging from what we have seen so far. The team of Martinez is among the favourites for the final victory while Slovenia will try to put a spoke in the wheels of Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates. The Portuguese coach, after giving a rest to several of the regulars, is ready to field his starting line-up with Lion in the trident completed by Ronaldo e Bernardo Silva. Kek’s hopes are all placed in the couple Sporar-Sesko but also Stojanovic and Mlakar on the wings. Ilicic will start from the bench again, ready to come on to give the team that extra bit of quality and experience that could be needed. Live on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio, Sky Sport 4K, Sky Sport (channel 251) and streaming on NOW at 9pm. Available on Sky Go, also in HD
Portugal, Martinez brings the ‘big’ back on the field
After the turnover made in the match lost against Georgia, Martinez brings the starters back onto the pitch. We’ll see each other again Lion to complete the offensive trident with Ronaldo e Bernardo Silva. They return to midfield Little Vitinha e Bruno Fernandes just as the leader will be present in defense Pepe.
PORTUGAL (4-3-3), probable formation: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Leao. Ct. Martinez
Martinez’s words on the eve
“I think everyone in the football world knows what Slovenia did in the three games. We know them well from the game in March and it was no surprise for us to see why they kept a clean sheet against England. They have a proper organisation. We all know the individual qualities they have, the ability to create a lot in quick attacks. They are very complete, so we have to give our best.”
Slovenia, Kek relies on Sporar and Sesko: Ilicic on the bench
Sporar e Sesko These are the certainties of Kek which confirms, in fact, the team that qualified for the round of 16. Ilicic he will still play from the bench, there will be on the side lanes Stojanovic e Mlakar con requirements e Elsnik central midfield pair. Biol It is the certainty in defense.
SLOVENIA (4-4-2), probable formation: Cloud; Karnicnic, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko. Ct. Cake
Kek’s words on the eve
“I see Portugal as one of the favourites to win the tournament. We are not favourites against them, but we are happy to be able to compete at this EURO. The fans here in Germany and at home are rooting for us. I don’t need to protect the players from that: every match fills them with energy.”
