Portugal v Germany Live Commentary & Result, 19/06/2021, European Championship

SUBS: Goncalo Guedes, Pote, Renato Sanches, Ruben Neves, Jose Fonte, Joao Palhinha, Anthony Lopes, Joao Moutinho, Rafa, Andre Silva, Diogo Dalot, Rui Silva.

PORTUGAL (4-2-3-1): Rui Patricio; Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nelson Semedo; William Carvalho, Danilo Pereira; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Jota; Cristiano Ronaldo.

Germany gave a decent account of themselves in their first game at Euro 2020 but still ended up 1-0 losers to world champions France. Mats Hummels’ own goal proved the difference and leaves Joachim Low’s men needing a positive result against Portugal to bolster their hopes of a second-place finish in Group F. The Germans have recent success in this competition, having reached the semi-finals in the last two tournaments and they are looking to reach the knockout stages for the fourth time in succession.

Despite a rather underwhelming performance for large parts against Hungary, Portugal ran out 3-0 winners in their opener in Budapest. A win here would secure their place in Euro 2020’s last-16 stage and would also confirm a top-two finish in Group F, given Hungary’s earlier draw with France. Fernando Santos’ men are on a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions but they have lost their last four games against Germany.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Euro 2020 Group F fixture between Portugal and Germany.