Portugal vs France LIVE: Solid chance for Portugal

Portugal receive the best chance of the second half till now and Bruno Fernandes makes a mess of it. Straight forward shot and saved by Maignan. Vitinha also had a chance but Maignan remains a huge figure in front of the French goal.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Mbappe injury

Injury concern for Mbappe and this can be a problem. The ball hit Mbappe on the side of his head and the France captain looks in a bit of bother. He was attended by the physios but not a big issue as he is back in action.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Big Euro 2024 news

Jude Bellingham is available for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland after he was given a suspended one-game ban on Friday for his controversial celebration after scoring against Slovakia in the previous round. In a statement, European football’s governing body UEFA said that Bellingham would be fined 30,000 euros ($32,477) and suspended “for a total of one UEFA competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible for violating the basic rules of decent conduct”.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Early chance for Mbappe

A quick shot by Kylian Mbappe but no issues for Diogo Costa. The ball went straight into his hands and the Portuguese goalkeeper will be relieved. Score remains 0-0.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Second half

Time for the second half and we are off. Both teams missed quite a bit of chances and it looks like France and Portugal will be aiming to score early in this half. However, it will not be an easy affair.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Half-time

It is half-time and the score is Portugal 0-0 France. Chances for both teams but they were not able to produce that finish who could have been the decider. 

Portugal vs Slovenia LIVE: Bruno miss

The free kick was exactly in Cristiano Ronaldo but Portugal went with a different plan. Ronaldo proved to be decoy in that entire scenario as Bruno Fernandes took the free kick. However it was wide and no danger for France.

Portugal vs France LIVE: French domination

The last 10 minutes has been a lot about France launching attack after attack. Mbappe and Griezmann are dominating possession in the offensive areas and Portugal will have to find a way to launch a counter to this domination.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Fast break from Mbappe

The finishing has been a major source of concern for France in Euro 2024 and once again, it was on plain display. Kylian Mbappe broke fast as he raced past the Portugal defender but the final ball was just not there and no one to finish as well.

Portugal vs France LIVE: FRA turning it up

France are not going to be spectators in this encounter and Theo Hernandez produced a screamer from the edge of the box. However, Diogo Costa continues his brilliant form as he punched it away and the score remains 0-0.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Chance for Bruno!

A long range effort from Bruno Fernandes but it took a deflection off William Saliba and another corner for Portugal. Till now, 3 corners for Portugal but no luck from the set pieces for Cristiano Ronaldo and co.

Portugal vs France LIVE: No goals for Ronaldo

Portugal have been impressive in the Euro 2024 till now but Cristiano Ronaldo still have not scored a single goal. If he can score tonight, he will become the oldest scorer in the history of the competition.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Early attacks

Both Portugal and Spain are looking to attack from the very first minute and this is going to be interesting to see how long they can continue with this momentum. Slow and steady build up for France against a much more direct attacking football from Portugal.

Portugal vs France LIVE: Match is underway

We are underway and a huge roar from the crowd who are looking for a brilliant clash. Both former winners and both favourites for this title. However, who can prove to be the superior team tonight?

Portugal vs France LIVE: Time for the national anthems

The two teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. Clash of the heavyweights as it is Ronaldo vs Mbappe! We are minutes away from the match!

Euro 2024 Quarter-finals Live: Portugal unchanged

Portugal’s starting line-up is unchanged from their last-16 tie against Slovenia, which they won on penalties, as captain Cristiano Ronaldo plays despite failing to score so far in Germany. The winners of Friday’s match will advance to a semi-final in Munich next Tuesday.

Euro 2024 Quarter-finals Live: Two changes for France

Randal Kolo Muani and Eduardo Camavinga come into the France team which shows two changes for their Euro 2024 quarter-final showdown with Portugal in Hamburg on Friday. Kolo Muani, of Paris Saint-Germain, is handed his first start of the tournament in attack in place of Marcus Thuram after coming off the bench and forcing the late own goal which allowed France to beat Belgium 1-0 in the last round. Real Madrid midfielder Camavinga replaces Adrien Rabiot, who serves a one-game suspension after collecting his second booking of the tournament in the last 16.

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