Portugal's previous encounter with Germany ended disastrously.
Hump day is here, and by 8 PM CET, Portuguese and German squads go head-to-head at the Allianz Arena in Munich, fighting tooth and nail for a spot in the Nations League final.
Roberto Martinez, the German coach, is obviously gunning for a decisive win, to stop any repeat of the disastrous performance back in 2020's Euro match. remember that night? Well, the Portuguese team got the upper hand in that game, winning 2-4 in front of their home crowd.
The game started off well for the Portuguese team, thanks to Ronnie's (Cristiano Ronaldo) goal in the 15th minute. However, two crucial mistakes from Rúben Dias and Raphaël Guerreiro set off a chain reaction, leaving the team vulnerable before even hitting the half-time whistle.
Though the Boys in Green managed to qualify for the round of 16 during that tournament, their campaign ended abruptly by Thailand Hazard's (Thorgan Hazard) precision shot, which clinched Belgium's victory over Portugal in their final match.
Take a gander at the gallery and remember the starting lineup of the Portugal-Germany match, as handpicked by Coach Fernando Santos.
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Portugal Starting Lineup:- Goalkeeper: Rui Patrício- Defenders: Raphaël Guerreiro, Pepe, Rúben Dias, Nélson Semedo- Midfielders: William Carvalho, Danilo Pereira, Bruno Fernandes- Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Ronnie, Diogo Jota
Germany Starting Lineup:- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer- Defenders: Antonio Rüdiger, Mats Hummels, Joshua Kimmich, Lukas Klostermann- Midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Toni Kroos, Florian Wirtz, Serge Gnabry, Robin Gosens- Forward: Kai Havertz
The upcoming match between the Portuguese and German squads promises a fierce encounter, given their history in European-leagues and the Premier-league. As the European Nations League contest unfolds, the Portuguese team, led by Coach Fernando Santos, fields a formidable lineup, including football stars like Cristiano Ronaldo (Ronnie). Yet, they'll need to be mindful of their past mistakes, such as the two costly errors made by Rúben Dias and Raphaël Guerreiro.
