Three penalties and two goals each from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as they advanced to the round of 16 with France at top of Group F and Portugal at number 3 following Germany at second with Hungary at last for which, the Euro 2020 journey ended.

Four goals thriller draw at Puskas Arena between the Euro 2016 and World Cup champions where Ronaldo and Benzema braces guaranteed their nation for a round of 16 taking one point home, each. Portugal maintained the 100% record of always having progressed out of the group stage at a Euro (eight out of eight) whereas France’s 100% winning record whenever Karim Benzema scored for Les Blues (W22).

Serie A striker, Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring and gave the lead to his side from the penalty spot in the first half at the 30th minute. His first goal of the night made him the leading European goalscorer across Euros and World Cup with 20.

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema equalled with another penalty of the game and netted his first goal for France since October 2015, at added minutes of the first half, 45+2. The second half started in favour of Didier Deschamps team when Laliga striker Benzema finished another goal at 47th minute after a stunning pass from Paul Pogba that put France at the top of Group F.

The lead didn’t last long as Ronaldo levelled again with the third penalty of the game at 60th minute and the match ended 2-2 draw. Cristiano’s brace took him to 109 international goals that equalled Ali Daei’s record for most, for his country. He became the 1st Portuguese player in history who has scored in all 3 group games of the Euro tournament.

Benzema gets awarded with Star of the match for his incredible performance. Two goals, four shots, one key pass with 93% passing accuracy.

Both the teams will be back in action where Portugal will face Belgium and France to fight against Switzerland.

 

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TOPICS: Cristiano Ronaldo Euro 2020 France Karim Benzema Kylian Mbappe Paul Pogba Portugal Real Madrid UEFA