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Euro 2020 Squad Guide and Analysis: Portugal

Euro Championship | Insight
09/06/21
Euro 2020 Squad Guide and Analysis: Portugal
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Having won the previous European Championship, it could be argued that Portugal are stronger now than they were in 2016. Could Fernando Santos’ side defend their crown?

• Manager: Fernando Santos

• Current FIFA World Ranking: 5th

• Best European Championship finish: Champions (2016)

Portugal suffered one final heartbreak and three semi-final exits before finally getting their hands on the Euros trophy in 2016. Looking at Santos’ squad, they could easily go all the way again this year.

• Portugal’s Euro 2020 Squad

Goalkeepers: Anthony Lopes (Lyon), Rui Patricio (Wolves), Rui Silva (Granada).

Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Jose Fonte (LOSC Lille), Raphael Guerreiro (Dortmund), Nuno Mendes (Sporting CP), Pepe (Porto), Nelson Semedo (Wolves).

Midfielders: William Carvalho (Real Betis), Danilo (Paris), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Goncalo Guedes (Valencia), Joao Moutinho (Wolves), Reben Neves (Wolves), Sergio Oliveira (Porto), Joao Palhinha (Sporting CP), Pote (Sporting CP), Renato Sanches (LOSC Lille), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).

Forwards: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Andre Silva (Eintracht Frankfurt), Rafa Silva (Benfica).

• Who Will Portugal Face in Group F?

Portugal have been placed in the group of death, alongside France and Germany, as well as Hungary. The reigning champs kick off their campaign on June 15 against Group F underdogs Hungary.

On June 19, Portugal face off against Germany, before completing their group-stage matches against World Champions France on June 23.

• Portugal’s Star Player

Cristiano Ronaldo: Even at the ripe old age of 36, Ronaldo is still Portugal’s talisman. The ageless icon has over a century of international goals to his name and isn’t finished adding to his tally.

Players like Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Joao Felix look set to play a key role for their side this summer, but there is absolutely no denying that CR7 is still the main man.

• How Far Can Portugal Go?

If Portugal can emerge from the group of death unscathed, there is no reason why they can’t make it all the way to the final again.

At the end of the day, their squad is seriously strong in every depart. If their star players shine, we could see Portugal lifting the trophy in a few weeks' time.

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Euro Championship Group A
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
 Italy 9 3 3 0 0 7
2
 Wales 4 3 1 1 1 1
3
 Switzerland 4 3 1 1 1 -1
4
 Türkiye 0 3 0 0 3 -7
Euro Championship Group B
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
 Belgium 9 3 3 0 0 6
2
 Denmark 3 3 1 0 2 1
3
 Finland 3 3 1 0 2 -2
4
 Russia 3 3 1 0 2 -5
Euro Championship Group C
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
 Netherlands 9 3 3 0 0 6
2
 Austria 6 3 2 0 1 1
3
 Ukraine 3 3 1 0 2 -1
4
 North Macedonia 0 3 0 0 3 -6
Euro Championship Group D
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
 England 7 3 2 1 0 2
2
 Croatia 4 3 1 1 1 1
3
 Czech Republic 4 3 1 1 1 1
4
 Scotland 1 3 0 1 2 -4
Euro Championship Group E
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
 Sweden 7 3 2 1 0 2
2
 Spain 5 3 1 2 0 5
3
 Slovakia 3 3 1 0 2 -5
4
 Poland 1 3 0 1 2 -2
Euro Championship Group F
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
 France 5 3 1 2 0 1
2
 Germany 4 3 1 1 1 1
3
 Portugal 4 3 1 1 1 1
4
 Hungary 2 3 0 2 1 -3

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