On July 3, Beijing time, all the top 8 of the European Cup were produced, and the four groups of 1/4 finals were released, the first half of the zone: Spain VS Germany, France VS Portugal; The second half: England vs Switzerland, Netherlands vs Turkey, these 4 matchups are full of highlights. The duel in the first half is more intense and brutal than in the second half, because West Germany and Portugal have all won the European Championship and have a deep heritage, which is a battle between old teams.
Spain won 4 in a row
Match 1: Spain vs Germany
Spain's performance in this tournament is very good, compared to the stumbling of the traditional giants, their promotion is very smooth, winning all three games in the group stage, and beating Georgia 4-1 in the knockout round, the former Matador army relied on Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Ramos, Lasillas and other golden generations to create brilliant results, and now they are a younger generation rising, Pedri, Yamal has become the main force. It is believed that in the face of the host German team, Spain will not be afraid and strive for a place in the semi-finals. Germany's biggest strength is playing on their home turf, and they are eager for a revival and a showdown of the talents of rising star Musiala and the likes of Pedri and Yamal.
Germany defends its home turf
Match 2: France vs Portugal
In the final of the 2016 European Championship, Portugal stepped on the shoulders of France to reach the top, and the two teams met 2-2 in the group stage in the last European Championship, and the two teams met again this year. Portugal has been lacking in the last two games, despite the advantage of the field, losing 0-2 to Georgia in the group stage and 0-0 Slovenia in the 1/8 finals. Cristiano Ronaldo has tried many shots in this tournament, but has scored 0 goals and missed 1 penalty in the last game. Can Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal break out against the Gallic Roosters? France's performance also fell short of expectations, with no goal scored in four games and Kylian Mbappe netting just one penalty. Can France complete its revenge against Portugal?
C Rombar Lape
Match 3: England vs Switzerland
The Three Lions have the highest value in the world, ranked 5th in the world, they reached the final of the last European Championship but still couldn't get football home, this year their draw is good, Italy have been eliminated, and there will be no West Germany and Portugal before the final, can England cash in on their talent? In the last game against Slovakia, Bellingham drew the savior, and Kane scored a goal. Switzerland have eliminated the defending champions, can they continue to pull off an upset and knock out the runners-up from last year?
The Three Lions avoided being upset
Match 4: Netherlands vs Turkey
The Netherlands are the uncrowned kings and they always lack some luck in the World Series. Entering the knockout round, they are just as good as England's draw, 3-0 eliminated Romania to advance to the last eight, and the next quarter-finals against Europe's second-rate team, ranked 42nd in the world Turkey, the Netherlands still have the upper hand, can they avoid being upset? Turkey beat the Czech Republic and Austria on top of the rankings, and now they are the lowest ranked in the world in the top 8 and continue to play the role of dark horses.