Portugal vs Slovakia: Cristiano Ronaldo brace fires Selecao to narrow win

Portugal vs Slovakia: Portugal qualified for Euro 2024 with a 3-2 victory over Slovakia. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Roberto Martinez’s team remain unbeaten in Group J with seven victories. Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos also scored, but Slovakia made a comeback with goals from David Hancko and Stanislav Lobotka. Slovakia is still second, but Luxembourg is closing up on them.

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Portugal haven’t lost a single game yet and their victories were pretty convincing. They have gone all over the opponent with a better defence and excellent attack. Bruno Fernandes’s 43rd-minute goal was enough for them to beat Slovakia in the reverse fixture. 18 points from six games show their strength in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. They are yet to concede a goal in the event.

Dia 2 🚀 #VesteABandeira pic.twitter.com/KbyCm9nFJP
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 10, 2023

A Selecao das Quinas didn’t miss the Euro Cup in the last seven editions and won it in 2016. They also made it into the finals in 2004. They were eliminated in the last-16 exit at Euro 2020. In the FIFA WC, they faced elimination in the quarterfinals. Martinez’s side is looking stronger and they are one of the favourites who can lift the trophy next year in Germany.

On the other hand, Slovakia needs an extraordinary show to snatch a point from Portugal who didn’t even concede a goal. However, the visiting side has been terrific in their group with just one defeat out of six and it came against Portugal. They are three points behind third-placed Luxembourg. Francesco Calzona’s side made into the previous two Euro Cups. They were knocked out in the group stage in 2020.

Portugal form:
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Slovakia form:

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Portugal Team News

Marco Asensio and Dani Olmo were not part of the squad last month due to injury. They might be considered this time.
Ferran Torres and Yeremy Pino should continue in Spain’s XI after the win against Cyprus.
Yamal and Nico Williams are expected to be introduced into the side.
Alejandro Balde may replace Jose Gaya, and Fabian Ruiz will retain his place in central midfield.

Slovakia Team News

Kieran Tierney, Andrew Robertson, McTominay and John McGinn all are ready to start for Scotland.
McGinn is likely to play in an advanced area along with Lyndon Dykes.
Clarke is not willing to make any change in midfield as Callum McGregor and Billy Gilmour will continue their position.

Portugal vs Slovakia Probable XI

Portugal Predicted XI – Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Balde; Ruiz, Rodri, Gavi; Yamal, Asensio, N Williams

Slovakia Predicted XI – Gunn; Hickey, Porteous, Hendry, Tierney, Robertson; McTominay, Gilmour, McGregor; McGinn, Dykes

Portugal vs Slovakia LIVE: When and where to watch the live streaming of EURO Qualifiers matches?

When will Portugal vs Slovakia kick off in the Leagues Cup? – Date
POR vs SLO match will be played on 14th October 2023.

What time will Portugal vs Slovakia kick-off? Time
POR vs SLO match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST.

Where will Portugal vs Slovakia be played? – Venue
The game will kick off at Estadio de La Cartuja.

EURO Qualifiers LIVE: When and where to watch the live streaming?

How do I watch live streaming of Portugal vs Slovakia?
The match will be available to watch live on the official Sony Liv App. EURO Qualifiers 2024 will also be live-streamed on Sony Liv. Indian fans can stream the match live on with a premium subscription.

Which TV Channel will telecast Portugal vs Slovakia live?

The broadcasting rights for the EURO Qualifiers 2024 will be available on Sony Sports Network. You can enjoy the streaming of the game on the digital platform at any time and from anywhere. The digital platform that will be streaming the channel live is the Apple TV App. You subscribe to the Sony Liv and enjoy the streaming of the fixtures.