Cristiano Ronaldo And Kylian Mbappe Both Start

Portugal and France draw 0-0 at Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe both start

Portugal and France played out a goalless draw in their Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday night, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in a tight and tense match. The result means that the two teams will now meet again in the semi-finals, with the winners of that match facing Spain in the final.

Cristiano Ronaldo started the game brightly for Portugal, but he was well-marshalled by the French defence. Kylian Mbappe was also a threat for France, but he too was unable to find a way past the Portuguese backline.

The best chance of the first half fell to Portugal's Bernardo Silva, who fired wide from just inside the box. France had a good opportunity to take the lead early in the second half, but Antoine Griezmann's header was saved by Rui Patricio.

Both teams continued to press for a winner in the closing stages, but neither side could find the breakthrough. The result means that Portugal and France will now meet again in the semi-finals, with the winners of that match facing Spain in the final.

Conclusion

The draw between Portugal and France was a fair result, with both teams having chances to win the game. Portugal will be the happier of the two teams, as they will now have the chance to avenge their defeat to France in the final of Euro 2016. France, on the other hand, will need to improve their attacking play if they are to progress to the final.