ιn а tҺrιllιng mаtcҺup prιоr tо EURо 2024, Pоrtugаl аnԀ Crоаtιа were tҺe cҺаmpιоns. TҺe 2018 WоrlԀ Cup runner-up quιckly tооk tҺe leаԀ ιn tҺe eιgҺtҺ mιnute оn tҺe strengtҺ оf а pιnpоιnt penаlty kιck by seаsоneԀ plаyer Lukа MоԀrιc.

Even though coach Roberto Martinez’s squad reset the contest after halftime, Ante Budimir’s goal gave Croatia the lead again just over ten minutes later.

Because of this setback, many are doubting the European Selecao’s chances of making it far in the tournament. But there is a glimmer of optimism in the form of Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, who has continued to impress since joining the squad.

 

 

Fernandes had 67 touches while on the pitch and completed 88% of his passes (43 out of 49). In addition to completing 4 of 6 long passes accurately, the Red Devils star also made 2 crosses. Furthermore, he contributed to the defense by making three good tackles.