EURO 2024 Finals, Türkiye

* PRE-MATCH ANALYSIS

Both Türkiye and Portugal started their campaign with victories against Georgia (3-1) and the Czech Republic (2-1) respectively. Their clash will determine the top spot in Group F. The winner will also secure a place in the Round of 16. Furthermore, attention will be focused on whether star player Ronaldo will score, after his opening match appearance and record as the first player in the tournament's history to participate in six European Championships.

Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team have arrived in Dortmund.

Ronaldo is currently the top scorer in EURO history with a total of 14 goals, across 5 consecutive tournaments from 2004 to 2020 (playing in 2021). If the 39-year-old star scores in this year's tournament, he will set a new milestone (scoring in 6 consecutive EURO tournaments), which will surely be very difficult for anyone to break.

Ronaldo's place in the Portuguese national team's starting lineup is now secure, despite any criticism regarding his age or his participation in the Saudi Pro League, a lower-level competition compared to European leagues.

According to Portugal coach Roberto Martinez: "There is no point in arguing about a player of Ronaldo's caliber. He is the greatest player in the world , everyone acknowledges that. Age is just a number. Ronaldo still possesses all the qualities of a very dangerous goalscorer in the penalty area."

He is very disciplined and hardworking. Ronaldo also helps us create space in the penalty area. Conceicao's goal (90+2 minute, sealing the 2-1 win against the Czech Republic) is a prime example. Therefore, Ronaldo's position is crucial to Portugal's playing style. We don't need to bring in another striker to support him."

Will Ronaldo score at EURO 2024 soon?

"In the match against the Czech Republic, Ronaldo had three shots on target. He was the player with the most dangerous shots in the first day's matches at this year's EURO. These statistics also show that Ronaldo is adapting very well to the high tempo of the EURO and meeting all our requirements. He will certainly start the match again. I believe Ronaldo will soon score a goal at this year's EURO," emphasized coach Roberto Martinez.

The Turkish team is full of confidence after their 3-1 victory against Georgia. However, in their recent match against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, they lost 1-3.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vck-euro-2024-tho-nhi-ky-bo-dao-nha-cuoc-chien-ngoi-dau-ronaldo-ghi-ban-185240622140539875.htm