QF | Spain vs Germany | Portugal vs France

France are actually playing really well. Just need a tiny bit more when they actually get through
 
Pepe is absolutely crazy, plays better than when he waa 30.
 
Leao is a proper winger. Goes past his man every time and is two footed.

he is just rashford, same strengths and same weaknesses - selfish and lazy - for milan. see the comments under any of the league games from milan highlights this season as he jogged back or took a useless potshot or got easily tackled trying to use his speed to get past his fullback.
 
No PP6 no party. 42% possession against a Roberto Martinez side
 
Low crosses into the box when you don't have a number 9 playing...deschamps you tactical genius.
 
he is just rashford, same strengths and same weaknesses - selfish and lazy - for milan. see the comments under any of the league games from milan highlights this season as he jogged back or took a useless potshot or got easily tackled trying to use his speed to get past his fullback.
He’s mostly succeeding today because he’s up against a CB playing there too
 
At least Saliba has dramatically improved with France.
 
The reason I back Portugal over France is they're thuggish defensively and I don't think France like being bullied.
 
It's so easy for teams vs Portugal. Centre backs basically have nothing to do when facing Ronaldo.
 
Ronaldo of old would have won that running duel.

I fail to see what he offers Portugal at this point, he is not fast anymore, not mobile, he is essentially a lamp post up top, and he is not a playmaker.
 
Just finding France really boring to watch, attritional is the word I'm probably looking for.

They were far more exciting in 2018 and also previous tournaments.

Think they've always been like this under Deschamps, the difference I feel is the players he has to choose from. They have 3 excellent centre mids but none are creators.
I'll get killed for saying this but they're crying out for a Pogba type (the good Pogba)
 
Ronaldo of old would have won that running duel.

I fail to see what he offers Portugal at this point, he is not fast anymore, not mobile, he is essentially a lamp post up top, and he is not a playmaker.
Runs things though. Martinez wouldn’t dare drop him.
 
Deschamps gonna say "we haven't been able to replace Giroud properly" if they lose
 
Ronaldo of old would have won that running duel.

I fail to see what he offers Portugal at this point, he is not fast anymore, not mobile, he is essentially a lamp post up top, and he is not a playmaker.
You and anyone else. We basically play with handicap
 
Not enjoying either of these teams. It's not been a tournament for brave managers.
 
All our fans saying Bruno can’t play possession keep ball should be forced to watch this half, with eyes forced open.
 
Man, Portugal having to insanely handcuff themselves to compensate for Pepe and Ronaldo on this one.... more than previously. France are there for the taking too I reckon if they went Jota and put Ronaldo on later... but they've accepted doing it miracle 2016 style if anything.
 
Just finding France really boring to watch, attritional is the word I'm probably looking for.

They were far more exciting in 2018 and also previous tournaments.
They had an equally negative approach to matches, just much better players with Kante in his prime, Pogba, Griezmann and a better selection of strikers to play off