13.
21:13
France has not yet scored a goal from open play. The only goal a Frenchman has scored so far was Mbappé’s penalty against Poland. And nothing has happened in the first 13 minutes of this game either.
12.
21:11
Leao causes the first murmur in the stadium, tunneling Koundé with a heel kick. However, Mendes’ cross then goes out of play.
11.
21:10
Fernandes’ cross is again far too short. No danger. Cleared.
10.
21:10
Fernandes brings the ball, but it is too short. Koundé is there at the near post, but only clears it for a corner.
10.
21:09
Now there is the first set piece for Portugal. Free kick from midfield.
9.
21:09
Both teams remain true to their style of play from the European Championships so far. More control than a quick-fire spectacle.
7.
21:07
It’s a bit like you’d expect: The game doesn’t have the drive of the Germany game. The ball mostly moves outwards, hardly at all in depth.
5.
21:05
And now Palhinha is showing why FC Bayern absolutely wants him – and will probably sign him very soon. Strong tackle against Kolo Muani, who falls to the ground. And Portugal still has possession of the ball.
4.
21:04
Now Portugal has the ball in their own ranks for the first time for a longer period of time. Leao also has a strong dribble, but his cross doesn’t reach the goal.
3.
21:03
Portugal’s first attack ends with two touches of the ball. Fernandes immediately tries to send Leao on his way, but Upamecano is there.
2.
21:02
Pepe with the first strong tackle against Kanté. Both are the positive surprises of their teams.
1.
21:00
The ball is moving – and in the French ranks. It is to be expected that both teams will play fairly cautiously going forward. Let’s see if that will be the case.
1.
21:00
Game start
20:59
The first winner of the evening in Hamburg has been decided: Ronaldo won the coin toss and decided to switch sides. France will therefore kick off.
20:57
The anthems are over. Now all that’s left is to choose your seats and then we can begin.
20:55
Incidentally, an Englishman runs onto the field in front of the two captains, just like he did at the Germany match. Michael Oliver is the referee today. He had already refereed the DFB round of 16 match against Denmark.
20:54
The two teams are now in the tunnel and ready to come onto the pitch. Kick-off is approaching, and as usual the national anthems of both teams will be played, led by their glamour players Ronaldo and Mbappé.
20:51
There are still ten minutes until kick-off, the opening ceremony is starting any minute. Just a quick breather after the dramatic game of the DFB team – let’s see if it will be just as exciting.
20:49
We would have liked to have written that the match between Portugal and France will be about who Germany’s opponent will be in the semi-finals – but now Spain is waiting for the winner of the second quarter-final.
20:46
In Portugal, the cameras are on Ronaldo, in France, on Mbappé. He used his penalty opportunity at this European Championship and scored his only EURO goal of his career against Poland. Otherwise, he hasn’t been able to shine as usual, which may also have something to do with his mask due to a broken nose in the opening match against Switzerland. Perhaps the duel against his idol Ronaldo will be a motivation. Mbappé moved to Real Madrid a few weeks ago, where “CR7” became a club legend – he wants to follow in his footsteps there. But first, Mbappé wants to win the direct duel.
20:42
Ronaldo has already fired 20 shots at the European Championships, but hasn’t scored yet. Among other things, the veteran missed a penalty in extra time against Slovenia. Perhaps a good omen for “CR7” today: his last goal at a European Championship was in the group match against France at the last EURO. Two converted penalties secured a point in the 2:2 draw.
20:38
France coach Deschamps, on the other hand, has at least reacted a little after the narrow victory against Belgium. Rabiot is suspended for a yellow card, and Camavinga is playing in his place. And up front alongside Mbappé and Griezmann is Kolo Muani. He forced the own goal that made it 1-0 against Belgium.
20:35
Let’s start with a look at the lineups. Portugal are officially the home team, so we’ll start with the team that will have Cristiano Ronaldo as a centre-forward, after things haven’t gone too well so far. Coach Martinez is fielding the same eleven that lost to Slovenia and only progressed on penalties. Costa – Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes – Vitinha, Palhinha – Silva, Fernandes, Leao – Ronaldo.
20:31
Hello and a warm welcome from the Sportschau team! The quarter-final between Spain and Germany is still in the final phase, but the second game of the evening is already in the starting blocks. France and Portugal are playing for the second ticket to the semi-finals. Enjoy our live ticker.
