Portugal vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Live Updates | France are in semi-finals via 3-5 win in penalties
Read the highlights of Portugal vs France Euro 2024 quarter-final football match as France knocked out Ronaldo's Portugal by 3-5 in penalties to qualify for the semis.
Hello and Welcome to SportzPoint for another UEFA Euro 2024 Live. The Quarter-Final match between Portugal and France will kick off at 12.30 am IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates. We will see World Cup Champion Kylian Mbappe representing his nation France against his idol, the Eternally Charismatic Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Hamburg.
France and Portugal both have disappointed their fans with lackluster football. France have failed to score a single goal from open play until now in this edition of the Euros. Somehow, they are still in the Quarter-Finals. France beat Belgium by 1-0 in the Round of 16 and that goal too came off an Belgium player.
On the other side, Portugal haven't played well except the game against Turkey. They struggled and ultimately lost their last group-stage match against Georgia but somehow managed to win the penalty shoot-out against a brave Slovenia side in the Round of 16 clash.
It was by no means a perfect game for both teams. France is yet to score from an open play in the tournament and they are yet in the final four. Even without Kylian Mbappe taking the penalty, they won the penalty by 5-3. Top-notch penalties from both sides except for Joao Felic who hit the post.
Felix hits the side net with his header from a cross by Conceicao.
Jul 5, 2024, 9:14 PM
106' | Changes from both teams
Joao Felix comes in for Portugal replacing Leao. For France, Barcola replaces Mbappe.
Jul 5, 2024, 9:10 PM
Half-time in extra time
Still no goal from either team. France have not been able to get a shot on target from inside the box.
Jul 5, 2024, 9:07 PM
102' | Leao with a chance
Leao with a chance on the left but his shot was blocked by Upamecano.
Jul 5, 2024, 9:02 PM
97' | Pepe blocks a shot
Pepe blocks a shot from Mbappe. He is pumped up. It has been a brilliant performance from the 41 year old defender.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:58 PM
93' | Miss from Ronaldo
Wonderful work by Conceicao. He gets the pass from the goalline towards the middle for Ronaldo to go at it. However, he is unable to control the ball and misses the target.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:55 PM
91' | Change for France
Fofana comes in for Camavinga!
Jul 5, 2024, 8:51 PM
We are going into the extra time
Nothing to separate both the teams and we are going to the extra time.
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Jul 5, 2024, 8:31 PM
75' | Double change from Portugal
Semedo and Conceicao come in for Cancelo and Bruno.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:28 PM
70' | Chance for Camavinga
He has to be on target from this close range. Dembele, who just came off from the bench, is in action already. It was Demeble's cut back that gave Camavinga the chance to go for the goal.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:24 PM
67' | Change for France
Griezmann is replaced by Osumane Dembele.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:23 PM
66' | Dias blocks a shot
Important deflection from Dias to deny Kolo Muani from nearly a one-to-one position. Costa had come out of his position but it was Dias who ran in and made the slide to have the deflection.
Another huge save by the French goalkeeper. Vitinhs with the shot this. Maignan had to be quick to react to save this. Ronaldo went for a back heel after that, but the ball went for a corner. Good spell of play for Portugal.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:18 PM
61' | Maignan makes a good save
Maignan makes a great save to deny Bruno. Bruno, who had received the ball from Cancelo on the right, entered the box and went for the far post with his right foot. Maignan had to dive to his left to make the save.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:17 PM
59' | Camavinga with a great recovery interception
Leao after a great run was looking to enter the box from the left and get a cross in for Ronaldo in the middle. However, Camavinga, who was nearly beaten by the speed of Leao, came from behind and deflected the ball for a corner.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:12 PM
55' | Mbappe is injured
Bernardo Silva's header hits Mbappe straight on to his face. He lost his face mask and looks in pain.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:09 PM
52' | Hernandez with the cross
France on the move get Herandez on the left and his cross for Kolo Muani is a tad long for previous game's hero.
Jul 5, 2024, 8:07 PM
Saliba has been great
Just a reminder that Didier Deschamps said this about William Saliba in March:
"He also does things that I don't like so much. For France, he has limited game time, but when he plays, that hasn't necessarily gone well."
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Jul 5, 2024, 8:02 PM
The second half starts
No changes from either side.
Jul 5, 2024, 7:47 PM
Half-time | Portugal 0-0 France
The first half ends goalless with both France being a bit more dominant than Portugal and with some better direct chances. A lot to come in the second half as both teams are yet to play at their best.
Should Bruno take the free-kick for Portugal? That was the question in the last game. So far, Bruno Fernandes has taken three free-kicks and he has not been on the target any of those times.
Jul 5, 2024, 7:42 PM
40' | Portugal have done well defensively
Every time Mbappe and company have a ball near the penalty box, Portugal have managed to outnumber them with nearly six personnel in and around the box.
Jul 5, 2024, 7:37 PM
No impact from Ronaldo yet
Jul 5, 2024, 7:34 PM
Only seven touches for Ronaldo so far
After 30 minutes, no player on the pitch had fewer touches than Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Jul 5, 2024, 7:33 PM
The saviour
Jul 5, 2024, 7:30 PM
28' | Camavinga goes off target
Kylian Mbappe has swiftly changed his side to the right and with a ball from behind, he was able to speed up and go for a cross from the edge of the box. However, it was dealt well by the Portuguese defenders and Camavinga took a chance with the rebound ball. He missed the target with the shot.
Powerful shot from Hernandez from the left and it was pushed away by Diogo Costa. The rebound ball nearly fell into the feet of Kante for a volley, but he could not get the shot out.
Jul 5, 2024, 7:17 PM
16' | Bruno takes his chance
Bruno Fernandes takes his chance with the right foot from the middle of the box. The ball took a deflection from Saliba and it went for a corner.
Rafael Leao and Nuno Mendes look sharp on the left as Leao nutmegged Kounde first and Mendes ran away with the ball before taking a chance with a long curving shot. However, he was off target.
Bruno from the right edge of the box had a chance to go for the ball but he could not get it where he wanted to go.
Jul 5, 2024, 7:09 PM
8' | Both teams looking to start cautiously
In a high-profile game like this, no team is willing to give away the first chance to their opponent. France, enjoyed possession early few minutes after Portugal won the ball back and started playing small passes before going into transition.
"We've got the quality and talent, but there are a lot of teams that have that. At the highest level, there's a need to be solid and work hard together. Everyone is progressing, and there's a common denominator between all these matches: the athletic intensity being at the very highest level."
Jul 5, 2024, 4:37 PM
Words from Portuguese coach
"We're now focused and ready for France. They are very strong but might leave space behind the lines. They can cause problems, but hopefully we will create more chances. The tournament now has different details, because you can win on penalties and you can create moments of individual quality."
โ Equipe de France โญโญ (@equipedefrance) July 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024, 4:33 PM
How did France qualify for the final 8?
France went past Belgium by 1-0 in the round of 16 after an own goal by Vertonghen in the 85th minute of the game. France have not looked at their best even with the likes of Griezmann and Mbappe on the field. However, they have clinical in the defense keeping three clean sheets in the tournament so far.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:30 PM
How did Portugal reach the quarter-finals?
Portugal had to fight out against Slovenia in the round of 16 match to get a win. The 2016 Euro Champions won the match in the penalties after the game was drawn even after the extra time. Diogo Costa saved three penalties to take Portugal home. Ronaldo had missed a huge penalty in the extra time as well.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:26 PM
Which teams have qualified for the quarter-finals?
Here are the teams qualified for the UEFA Euro 202 quarter-finals
Match
Teams
Date
Time (IST)
Venue
QF 1
Spain vs Germany
5 July 2024
9.30 pm
Stuttgart Arena
QF 2
Portugal vs France
6 July 2024
12.30 am
Volksparkstadion
QF 3
England vs Switzerland
6 July 2024
9.30 pm
Dรผsseldorf Arena
QF 4
Netherlands vs Turkey
7 July
12.30 am
Olympiastadion
Jul 5, 2024, 4:24 PM
Tonight's venue
Stadium: Volksparkstadion
Capacity: 57,274
This is the eighth-largest stadium in Germany. It is the home for the Bundesliga 2 team Hamburger SV.
After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.
In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.
Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.
Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.
Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.
Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.
He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.
Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.
Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.
Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.
The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.
Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.
Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups
Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years.
No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.
He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.
Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles
Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.
Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.
Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlรฉtico Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.
The European Golden Boot or European Golden Shoe is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in league matches in the top divisions of European football. First awarded in 1968, this prestigious honour is judged on a points-based system.
The winner is not simply the player with the most goals in the season. There is a weighting system where the goals scored in the top-ranked leagues are worth more. Players from the five highest ranked leagues according to UEFA (based on results of each league's clubs in European competition over the previous five seasons) get 2 points per scored goal, leagues ranked 6-22 get 1.5 points per goal and the remaining leagues get 1 point per goal.
The top five ranked leagues in 2022 were Germany, Spain, England, Italy, and France. The winners usually come from the top-ranked leagues.
Historical Overview
Between 1968 and 1991, the award was given by L'รquipe to the highest goalscorer in any European league. Between 1991 and 1996 there were no official awards given to the top goal scorers, but the leading goalscorer for those years have since been recognized.
Since the 1996โ97 season, the award, given by European Sports Media, has used a weighted points system.
Most Golden Boots win
Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Boot a record six times (2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). The next closest is Cristiano Ronaldo with four (2007-08, 2010-11, 2013-14, 2014-15).
Let's take a look at the most Golden Boots win in football history.
Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race?
Kylian Mbappe is leading the race for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot. However, players like Viktor Gyรถkeres, Mohamed Salah and a few others are also in race.
The European leagues are up and running and we have already witnessed some great encounters between the top European teams. The hunt to win the European Golden Boot is also taking shape for the 2024-25 season.
Some big names from the Top five European leagues are already in full swing and they are scoring loads of goals to clinch the coveted annual award for the highest goalscorer in Europe. However, some young and talented players have enlisted themselves in the charts as well; even from outside of the top five European leagues.
Sportzpoint brings you all the details about the leading goalscorers in the top five European leagues, details of the UEFA League ranking, and the leading goalscorers competing for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot.
The European Golden Boot Race
Bayern forward Harry Kane won the 2023-24 Golden Boot. (Image Credit | SuperSport))
The Golden Boot is awarded by European Sports Media (ESM) which is a unified association of Football Magazine publications such as Marca, Kicker, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Frankfurter AZ, etc. They took over since 1996-97 season and started a new ranking system based on the position of the league for the respective players.
The UEFA coefficient ranking is considered a measure for weighting points, with the principle being to acknowledge players who score in leagues of higher quality according to rankings, which makes it tougher to find the back of the net.
The number of goals scored in the top five leagues of Europe are counted with a multiplier of two, while those from leagues ranked six to 21 receive a 1.5 multiplier, and goals from all other leagues are counted as one.
This is how the points system works.
โฝ๏ธ๐ Players with the Most European Golden Boot Wins:
๐ฆ๐ท Lionel Messi: 6 ๐ต๐น Cristiano Ronaldo: 4 ๐บ๐พ Luis Suarez: 2 ๐ซ๐ท Thierry Henry: 2 ๐ต๐ฑ Robert Lewandowski: 2
The Ultimate European Golden Boot Race (Among the top 10 European Leagues according to UEFA coefficient rankings)
Considering the players from the top 10 European leagues in this list, this is what the current race of chasing the 2024-25 European Golden Boot looks like:
Real Madrid players Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric and Nacho have equalled Paco Gento's record for most Champions League titles as a player. All of them have won six European Cup/Champions League titles.
The Champions League has always been a huge honour for any team. Teams like Real Madrid have won the trophy as many as 15 times while AC Milan, FC Barcelona, Ajax and Bayern Munich have won found success in Europe's biggest club competition.
As a result, the players from such elite teams as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Ajax, and AC Milan dominate the charts of players with the most Champions League titles.
Players who have won the most Champions League titles
Paco Gento was the first player to win six European Cup/Champions League titles as a player.
Iconic Real Madrid left-winger Paco Gento used to hold the record for the most Champions League titles by a player. He has won six trophies in his 18 years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, Real Madrid legends Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric andNacho have equalled his record and became the only players to win six Champions League titles in the UCL era.
Former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is tied up at 5 UCL titles with players like Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Larence Seedorf as well as other Real Madrid giants in Hector Rial and Marquitos, Lucas Vรกzquez, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and a few others.
Since making his FC Barcelona debut just at the age of 15 in 2023, Lamine Yamal has broken multiple records. Here is every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career.
Lamine Yamal came through Barcelonaโs famous La Masia academy and made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old. He quickly became an important player and won the Kopa Trophy the next year.
Lamine Yamal, a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy. Image | FC Barcelona
He also rose fast with the Spainish National Team, playing for youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to play and score for Spain.
He took part in Euro 2024, helping Spain win the tournament and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Since making his professional debut in 2023 at just 15 years 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, the fleet-footed forward has quickly become a key part of Barcelona's attack. He has scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for the club.
2. Youngest Starter in La Liga for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona on August 20, 2023, at the age of 16 years and 38 days. He surpassed the previous record of Fabrice Olinga, who started his first La Liga game for Malaga in 2012.
3. Youngest Player to Record an Assist for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to record an assist for Barcelona in La Liga during the 2023-24 season. At 16 years and 45 days old, he achieved this record against.
4. Youngest Goal scorer for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history at just 16 years and 87 days old, netting his first goal against Granada and breaking the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.
5. Youngest Goal scorer in La Liga History
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga after scoring against Granada in Barcelona's 2-2 draw.
6. Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga
On 11 February, in the game versus Granada, the Barcelona wonder-kid set the new record as the youngest scorer of a brace in La Liga. He did it at the age of 16 years 213 days.
7. Youngest Player to Feature in El Clasico
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to appear in a Clasico in the 23-24 season at the age of 16 years and 107 days.
Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in El Clasico at just 17 years and 105 days old, on October 26, 2024, netting the third goal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing Ansu Fati's record.
9. Youngest Player with 10+ Goal Contributions in La Liga
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to score 10+ goals in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 213 days.
10. Youngest Player to Reach 50 Official Games for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player in FC Barcelona's history to reach 50 official games. He achieved this milestone on May 19, 2024, at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
11. Youngest Player to Reach 100 Appearances for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal made his 100th appearance on April 30, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, at 17 years old.
12. Most Dribbles Completed in a Single La Liga Match
In a single La Liga match, Lamine Yamal has completed the most successful dribbles this season, reaching 11 against Alaves, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 10 dribbles in 2007. No other player has completed more than 7 successful dribbles in a single La Liga match the current season.
Champions League Records
Lamine Yamal showcasing his skills. Image | SABC Sport
1. Second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League
Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to feature in the Champions League against Antwerp at 16 years and 68 days, only behind Youssoufa Moukoko at 16 years and 18 days.
2. Youngest player named in a Champions League starting lineup
Lamine Yamal holds the record for the youngest player to be named in a Champions League starting lineup. He was 16 years and 83 days old when he started the game against Porto on October 4, 2023.
3. Youngest player to play in the Champions League knockout phase
Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player to appear in the knockout stage when he started the round of 16 first leg against Napoli, aged 16 years 223 days.
4. Youngest player to score a goal in a Champions League semi-final match
Playing his 100th game at just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, overtaking the record set by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 when he achieved the feat in 2017.
Lamine Yamal playing for the Spanish National Team. Image | The Independent
1. Youngest Player to Debut for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play for Spain on September 8, 2023, against Georgia at 16 years and 57 days in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier, breaking Gaviโs record at 17 years, 62 days.
2. Youngest Goal scorer for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer for Spain at 16 years and 57 days. He netted a goal in his debut match against Georgia in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier breaking Gavi's record.
3. Youngest Goal Scorer in a UEFA Euro Qualifying Match
Became the youngest goal scorer in his debut match against Georgia, to score in a Euro Qualifier. He broke Gareth Bale's previous record at 17 years and 83 days.
Lamine Yamal celebrating his goal against France in the UEFA Euro 2024. Image | Goal.com
Lamine Yamal was a key player in Spainโs Euro 2024 win. He scored 1 goal against France and provided 4 assists, showing great skill and confidence for his age.
His performances helped Spain win their fourth European title, and he was named the Young Player of the Tournament for his standout play.