Portugal - Czech Republic (2am June 19): Ronaldo's problem

Main player or reserve player?

Ronaldo is also only playing football in Asia in the Saudi Arabian national championship with average intensity and expertise, and this fact will also make it difficult for the Portuguese superstar to compete with strong opponents in the European arena.

In the EURO 2024 preparatory matches, Ronaldo did not play against Croatia, which resulted in a 1-2 loss for Portugal. But when he returned to play against the Republic of Ireland, CR7 (Ronaldo's nickname) played brilliantly in attack, scoring 2 goals and helping his team have a perfect start with a 3-0 victory. In the match that marked a new personal record for Ronaldo (a total of 130 goals in 207 appearances for the national team), the image of superstar CR7 appeared brilliantly.

Ronaldo (7) is expected to have a happy ending at EURO 2024

With determination, concentration and a thirst for victory, CR7 played the full 90 minutes. He touched the ball 41 times, fired 6 shots with 2 goals. CR7 also had 2 quality passes to create opportunities for his teammates. More importantly, Portugal's attack line has really improved after Ronaldo's return. Young players playing alongside him such as Joao Felix or Rafael Leao also have more excitement, confidence and efficiency in individual handling. CR7's smart movement helps midfielders Fernandes or Joao Neves have more attacking situations. The Portuguese team controlled the ball up to 69% and shot 20 times. The number is much better when comparing the technical parameters in the match against Croatia.

All eyes will be on this man...

But anyway, the above are just 2 friendly matches. The problem of the Portuguese team and Ronaldo himself is that in the big matches he participated in, the team often did not have good results, and Ronaldo's performance was also quite lackluster. For example, the 1-2 loss to the Korean team or the painful 0-1 defeat to Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. Further, there were the 0-1 defeats to Spain and 0-1 defeat to Switzerland at the 2022-2023 UEFA Nations League. EURO 2020 (played in 2021), although Portugal passed the group stage, they still had to say goodbye quickly after losing to Belgium in the knockout round with a score of 0-1. That was also a match in which CR7 barely made an impression.

LAST TIME FOR R ONALDO, WILL IT BE LIKE M ESSI?

The photo that went viral on social media in recent days is Ronaldo's teammates carrying him on the training ground. The image reminds us of the magical journey of Messi and the Argentina team at the 2022 World Cup.

Ronaldo and teammates

Throughout their careers, CR7 and M10 (Messi's nickname) have always accompanied each other in almost all the top races. From the competition for individual titles in the club's shirt to the great achievements in the national team's shirt. EURO 2016 when Ronaldo won with the Portuguese team, Messi won the Copa America 2021 and continued to win the World Cup in 2022. Therefore, everyone who loves CR7 is dreaming of a happy ending for their idol if this summer Ronaldo and his teammates can reach the top of Europe for the next time.

And in fact, that is not a far-fetched dream when Portugal is a team with real strength and a squad of talented players who are starting to enter the prime of their careers. Besides Ronaldo (39 years old), Pepe (41 years old), Patricio (36 years old), most of the remaining names such as Fernandez, Silva, Dias, Cancelo are all under 30 and have just had a successful season. Not to mention the new generation of young players full of potential who are eager to show themselves such as Ramos who is only 22 years old, Leao (25 years old), Felix (24 years old), Vitinha (24 years old), Mendes (21 years old). All show that it is a perfect version of Portugal with a harmonious combination of many generations.

The experience and bravery of the old generation; the form and maturity of Bruno's generation; the physical strength, desire, determination and breakthrough of the young players under the leadership of Felix. More importantly, Coach Martinez is an experienced and brave military leader.

Hopefully the Portuguese team will have a truly perfect journey at EURO 2024. And that will be the best ending to say goodbye to the monument Ronaldo. But to have that beautiful ending, the Portuguese team must first beat the Czech Republic in the second match of Group F at 2:00 a.m. on June 19.

WOMEN'S TEAM STRIKER HUYNH N HU : R ONALDO WILL SCORE

"I rate the Portuguese team as having higher quality than the Czech Republic team. With good preparation, Portugal will win 2-0. I hope Ronaldo will score in his 6th EURO. With his experience and scoring skills, CR7 is still very sharp and will help Portugal go far."

Hong Nam (written)

THE TEAM WITH THE YOUNGEST PERSONNEL AT EURO 2024

The Czech Republic team is still led by coach Ivan Hasek and has the youngest personnel at EURO 2024 (25.74 years old), the oldest of which are defender Vladimir Coufal and midfielder Tomas Holes, both 31 years old. The team has the 3rd tallest average height at EURO 2024 (1.85 m). The team's number 1 hope is still striker Patrik Schick - top scorer at EURO 2020. Young striker Hlozek, with a brilliant season at Bayer Leverkusen, also promises to shine in Germany.

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