Date: Monday 1st July, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Deutsche Bank Park
Referee Daniele Orsato (Italy)
Goal Scorer:
Portugal
After heavily rotating his squad last time out, Roberto Martinez will recall a number of key men for Monday's game, with Bernardo Silva, Vitinha and Joao Cancelo among them.
Only Joao Palhinha, goalkeeper Diogo Costa and captain Cristiano Ronaldo were retained against Georgia, and all three should start again in Frankfurt. However, the latter has not scored in any of his last seven major tournament appearances - his longest such drought across the Euros and World Cup - and Goncalo Ramos waits patiently in the wings.
After picking up two yellow cards - both for diving - Rafael Leao will be available again and could start on the Selecao's left wing; Diogo Jota and Francisco Conceicao have both worked their way into contention, though.
Portugal possible starting lineup:
Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
Slovenia
Meanwhile, Slovenia will rely on former Primeira Liga star Andraz Sporar and bright hope Benjamin Sesko to lead their forward line once again. The pair have started all three games so far, but are yet to score from a combined 12 shots between them.
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak joined Benfica in 2010 - helping them win the Portuguese treble and reach the Europa League final in his only senior season before leaving for Atletico Madrid - and may expect a busy night against some familiar faces.
Experienced coach Matjaz Kek generally favours a no-nonsense 4-4-2 formation, with Timi Max Elsnik and Adam Gnezda Cerin manning the midfield engine room. His sole change could see Jure Balkovec replace the suspended Erik Janza at left-back.
Slovenia possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko
Prediction: Portugal 2-0 Slovenia
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