This encounter marks the fourth time Portugal and Czechia have met at a Euro finals tournament since 1996. History favors Portugal, with victories in 2008 (3-1) and 2012 (1-0) following a Czech win in 1996 (1-0). Recent form also suggests Portuguese dominance, with Portugal winning the last four meetings and keeping clean sheets in the last three.
Match Details:
- Match: Portugal vs Czechia
- Tournament: UEFA Euro 2024 (Group F)
- Venue: Leipzig, GRed Bull Arena
- Date: Tuesday, June 19th, 2024
- Time: 12:45 AM Nepal Time
| Date | Match | Nepal Time |
| June 19, 2024 | Portugal vs Czechia | 12:45 AM |
Ronaldo’s Quest for History
Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s top international goalscorer, will eye another milestone. If he takes the field, he’ll become the first player to feature in six European Championships. However, Czechia won’t be solely focused on stopping him. Patrik Schick, the joint top scorer at Euro 2020 with Ronaldo (five goals), leads a potent Czech attack.
Predicted Line-ups:
Portugal: Diogo Costa (GK); João Cancelo, Pepe, Rúben Dias, Nuno Mendes; João Palhinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Rafael Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva
Czechia: Tomáš Vaclík (GK); Tomáš Holeš, Ondřej Kúdela, Jakub Brabec; Vladimír Coufal, Tomáš Souček, Jan Sýkora, Antonín Barák, David Jurásek; Adam Hložek, Patrik Schick
Expert Predictions:
Carlos Machado (Portugal reporter): Portugal is brimming with confidence. Their depth and quality make them serious contenders. The team is determined to justify their favorite tag.
Ondřej Zlámal (Czechia reporter): Czechia needs a near-perfect performance to win. They must defend tightly and capitalize on any opportunities that arise. Portugal’s midfield dominance could be key, but Czechia has the attacking firepower to counter.
Who will win? Only time will tell!
This match promises to be a thrilling start to Euro 2024. Don’t miss it!
