The Euro 2024 knockout stages included great matches! Here’s a quick recap of the round of 16 action:

France Squeezes Past Belgium

France booked their quarter-final spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Belgium.The match seemed destined for extra time until a late strоke of luck for the French. In the 85th minute, a shot from Randle Kolo Muani took a deflection off Jan Vertonghen, wrong-footing goalkeeper Koen Casteels and finding the net.

Despite controlling possession, France struggled to convert their dominance into clear chances. Kylian Mbappe was a constant threаt with his dazzling footwork, but his finishing let him down.Belgium nearly snatched a win themselves with Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne forcing saves from Mike Maignan, but France held on for a drаmаtic win.

Portugal Edges Out Slovenia on Penalties

Portugal secured a quarter-final clаsh against France after a penalty shootout victory over Slovenia.The match itself finished goalless, with Cristiano Ronaldo enduring a frustrating night. The 37-year-old superstar missed a crucial penalty in extra time, only to be consoled by teammates.

However, Ronaldo stepped up in the shootout, converting Portugal’s first attempt. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero, making three crucial saves to deny Slovenia a historic upset.Bernardo Silva converted the winning penalty after Bruno Fernandes had also scored, sending Portugal through to the next stage.

This match was all about goalkeeping heroics and Ronaldo’s emotional rollercoaster. The former Manchester United star will be looking to find his scoring touch against France in the upcoming quarter-final.