O Jogo Record 24Sata Newspaper Predicted Lineup for Portugal vs Croatia 2024 Nations League

Here is a look at how the Portuguese and Croatian papers think their respective national sides will lineup for tonight’s Nations League clash.

Both O Jogo and Record concur in most aspects of the Portuguese starting XI except one- O Jogo think Joao Neves will start in midfield while Record are of the opinion that Bayern’s Joao Palhinha will partner Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha in the centre of the park.

The others players in the XI are common in both papers- Diogo Costa in goal; Nuno Mendes, Inacio, Ruben Dias and Nelson Semedo at the back, and Ronaldo, Rafael Leao and Bernardo Silva upfront.

In Croatia, 24Sata is of the opinion that they will try a 3-5-2 formation tonight against Portugal. Zlatko Dalic last employed it against Bulgaria back in 2022 and is expected to try it in the light of injuries to Stanisic and Juranovic.

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Saliba Shines; Bruno, Ronaldo struggle- L’Equipe AS Newspaper Player Ratings France vs Portugal Euro 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings for France vs Portugal at Euro 2024 from the big European newspapers. Les Bleus prevailed 5-3 on penalties to set up a semi-final meeting vs Spain, who beat hosts Germany 2-1 in the other quarterfinal on the evening.

L’Equipe player ratings France vs Portugal QF

Arsenal defender William Saliba again starred for France, just as he had done in their Round of 16 clash against Belgium. He had a 100% pass completion rate in the first half here (19/19)

French paper L’Equipe gave Saliba a 8/10 for his performance here, the highest of any French outfield player. They were very unhappy with the performances of Bruno Fernandes and Kylian Mbappe though- the pair got a 2/10 rating here. Cristiano Ronaldo was given a 3/10, as was Antoine Griezmann.

Portugal vs France Player Ratings L'Equipe

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Transfer target GK Diogo Costa Shines- O Jogo L’Equipe Player Ratings Portugal vs Slovenia Euro 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings for Portugal vs Slovenia (Euro 2024 Round of 16) from the big European sports papers. We’ve got player ratings from Portuguese, French, German, Spanish and Slovenian newspapers below.

O Jogo player ratings Portugal v Slovenia

Portuguese sports paper gave goalkeeper Diogo Costa a 10/10 for his performance here. The Porto keeper, who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks, saved all three penalties in the shootout to help the Selecao move into the quarterfinals.

O Jogo was also unhappy with the performance of veterans Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe, giving them both a 4/10.

Portugal Slovenia O Jogo Player Ratings Euro 2024

L’Equipe player ratings Portugal-Slovenia Round of 16

The French sports newspaper gave Costa a 9/10 for his performance. Cristiano Ronaldo and Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes were both 3/10 in their books, while Bernardo Silva got a 4/10.

Portugal vs Slovenia Player Ratings L'Equipe

Dnvenik Slovenian paper player ratings POR SVN

The Slovenian newspaper also recognised Costa’s efforts, giving him a 9/10. His opposite number Oblak fared well too.

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