Euro 2020: ‘We can beat anyone,’ says Portugal coach ahead of Belgium clash
Updated On: 27 June, 2021 08:27 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
Coach Fernando Santos says his side are confident of fighting against the best teams as Portugal take on Belgium in Last-16 tie
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Portugal’s star striker Cristiano Ronaldo (right) trains with teammates William Carvalho (left) and Sergio Oliveira at the Illovszky Rudolf Stadium, Budapest, on Friday. Pic/Getty Images
Portugal felt the full range of emotions during the Euro 2020 group stage and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the groove again, they can really begin to believe.
After scoring three late goals to beat Hungary, Portugal were shaken by a 2-4 loss to Germany, only for a 2-2 draw against France to restore morale and ensure they snuck out of Group F in third place.
The result is a Last-16 clash with Belgium in Seville today, when one of the tournament favourites will bow out in what is surely the blockbuster tie of the round.
One of the frontrunners for the Golden Boot will fall too, with Ronaldo and Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku both in contention. Ronaldo leads the scoring charts on five goals with Lukaku not far behind on three. Portugal may have taken only a point from a sweaty contest with France at the Puskas Arena in Budapest but the belief and confidence gained from going toe-to-toe with the world champions could be pivotal for the rest of their tournament.
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