Euro 2024 Tracker: Ronaldo goes close but Portugal still level with Slovenia

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Euro 2024 Tracker: Ronaldo goes close but Portugal still level with Slovenia

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Welcome to Flashscore's Euro 2024 Football Tracker - we'll be here with you every day for all the action, goals, talking points and fallout from each fixture in Germany.

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21:54 BST - END OF THE 90 MINUTES: There's the referee's whistle. There have been no goals so we are heading into extra-time.

21:50 BST - Cristiano Ronaldo has just had a chance to end matters but his shot on the angle went straight to Jan Oblak. He furious with himself.

21:36 BST - We are into the final 15 minutes of the 90. We could be heading into extra-time here...

21:05 BST - We are back underway. Who will be the hero and lead their side in the quarter-finals for a date with France?

20:50 BST - HALF-TIME: There's the whistle to signal the break in Frankfurt. Portugal have had more chances, most of them falling to their star man Cristiano Ronaldo, but the score in this last 16 tie remains 0-0 at half-time.

Cristiano Ronaldo's first half
Cristiano Ronaldo's first halfAFP/Opta by StatsPerform

20:49 BST - CHANCE! Joao Palhinha fires in a shot just before half-time and the ball just shaves the left post. That was very nearly the opener.

20:35 BST - CLOSE! And it's Cristiano Ronaldo again! He gets over a free kick on the edge of the box and thunders the ball towards the top right but it whistles over the crossbar.

20:14 BST - CHANCE! Cristiano Ronaldo receives a near-perfect cross from Bernardo Silva and looks set to head it in for the opener, but the ball is just an inch or two too high.

20:01 BST - With a blow of the whistle from referee Daniele Orsato, we are underway.

19:50 BST - The players will shortly be out the tunnel for the anthems. There will be some nerves on the part of the Slovenians, but after a 0-0 draw with England last time out, they will have some confidence they can cause an upset this evening.

19:32 BST - Here's what was said after France's late win against Belgium a little while ago.

France coach Didier Deschamps said: "It's beautiful. We played very well against a very good team. It was tight even if I think we had a lot more possession and more chances too.

"We have to enjoy, not analyse too much. We're into the quarter-finals."

Belgium captain Kevin de Bruyne said: "We had a plan today and I think we did well. We knew that with France's quality we wouldn't have too much of the ball but there were moments where we were dangerous… It's a shame to concede a goal like that but that's football."

19:09 BST - Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line for Portugal, looking for his first goal of the tournament. The 39-year-old striker will become the oldest player to score in the competition's history if he finds the net but failed to do so in three group-stage appearances.

Ronaldo is also one of several Portugal players in danger of suspension for a potential quarter-final if booked, with Joao Palhinha starting and also on a caution.

Coach Roberto Martinez reverted to the 4-3-3 formation which earned his side a comfortable 3-0 group-stage win over Turkey, after his side were shocked 2-0 by debutants Georgia in their last appearance.

The Spaniard rotated most of his side for that game but has brought back his key players tonight, with the oldest player in Euros history, 41-year-old Pepe, starting at centre-back.

Slovenia have brought in Jure Balkovec for the suspended Erik Janza but otherwise maintain the other 10 players from the side that drew 0-0 with England to progress.

Playing in the knock-out rounds of a major tournament for the first time in their history, Slovenia will hope RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko can break his Euros duck after hitting the woodwork multiple times in the group stage.

19:00 BST - Attention now shifts to Portugal's match with Slovenia! The lineups are already in and you can check them out below:

Team news
Team newsFlashscore

18:50 BST - FULL-TIME: France 1-0 Belgium. The Belgians did well to keep themselves in the conversation, but a bit of luck and a pinch of persistence sees the French progress to the quarters. Read our match report here.

Match stats
Match statsOpta by StatsPerform

18:42 BST - GOAL! France have the lead! Randal Kolo Muani puts the French ahead, their patience has been rewarded. 1-0.

18:41 BST - Kevin De Bruyne tests Mike Maignan from range, but the Frenchman denies Belgium again. Could the Red Devils capitalise on the frustration they're causing France? It's still 0-0.

18:38 BST - Both Jan Vertonghen and Domenico Tedesco have been booked.

18:33 BST - The second half hasn't been much different from the first as France continue to push Belgium for an opener. Who will break the deadlock? It remains, 0-0.

18:28 BST - Romelu Lukaku finds some space and fires a shot toward Mike Maignan, but the Frenchman is equal to the Belgian's efforts. 0-0.

18:27 BST - Kylian Mbappe carves out a lovely chance, but he's unable to convert for France. 0-0.

18:19 BST - Yannick Carrasco gets a shot off, but it doesn't threaten the goalkeeper all that much. 0-0.

18:04 BST - We are back underway in Dusseldorf, where it remains France 0-0 Belgium...

17:46 BST - HALF-TIME: France 0-0 Belgium. A frustrating period for the French, but they've had the better of the Red Devils.

17:24 BST - Marcus Thuram carves out France's best chance of the half, but it's a tame effort that goes wide. 0-0.

17:26 BST - Adrien Rabiot has been booked and will miss France's next match. 0-0.

17:25 BST - Kevin De Bruyne has the first real chance of the match! The Belgian cracks an effort goalward from range, but it's saved. 0-0.

17:23 BST - Antoine Griezmann has joined teammate Tchouameni in the ref's book. It has been a frustrating affair for the French thus far. 0-0.

17:14 BST - France's Aurelien Tchouameni has been shown the game's first yellow card. 0-0.

17:00 BST - We have kick-off at the Merkur Spiel-Arena! Stick with us for all the key updates.

16:02 BST - The team news is in for the big clash between France and Belgium! Check out the lineups below.

Team news
Team newsFlashscore

15:30 BST - Hello and welcome back to Flashscore UK's Euro 2024 Tracker! There are two matches to get stuck into tonight.

Up first, France take on rivals Belgium in a mouth-watering affair. Later, Portugal are up against Slovenia.

Check out our video previews below:

France v Belgium - click here to follow live

France v Belgium video preview
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Portugal v Slovenia - click here to follow live

Portugal v Slovenia video preview
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Sunday, June 30th

22:58 BST - That's it for tonight, thanks for joining us. Be sure to tune in tomorrow as we bring you updates from the big clash between France and underperforming Belgium, as well as Portugal's showdown with Slovenia.

22:42 BST - If you want to hear what Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham said after England's stunning victory, click here for all the reaction.

Harry Kane
Harry KaneProfimedia/Flashscore

22:23 BST - We have our first two quarter-finals confirmed. Who will join these four teams?

Euro quarter-finals
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22:14 BST - Here's how Nico Williams' goal played out. A fantastic solo effort from the youngster.

Williams goal
Williams goalProfimedia/Opta by StatsPerform

21:52 BST - FULL-TIME: There's the whistle from the referee and Spain have done the job. They were made the fight by Georgia, who led 1-0 early on and we're still in the game at half-time at 1-1, but Spain's class finally told in Cologne. Click here for the full report.

Key stats from Spain's win
Key stats from Spain's winOpta by StatsPerform

21:41 BST - GOAL! The result is now beyond doubt thanks to Dani Olmo's goal, but Georgia still deserve a lot of credit for the way they've played tonight. Spain 4-1 Georgia.

21:33 BST - GOAL! This one won't be ruled out. Nico Williams's superb solo goal makes it 3-1 to Spain, who are now cruising towards a quarter-final against Germany.

21:32 BST - GOAL RULED OUT! Giorgi Gvelesiani puts the ball into his own net, but he's spared by VAR spotting an offside in the build-up.

21:10 BST - GOAL! Fabian Ruiz has given Spain the lead for the first time in this game as they complete the turnaround. Ruiz took a lofted pass from Lamine Yamal and provided a nerveless finish there.

21:03 BST - We are back underway in this last 16 tie. What more can Georgia produce here?

20:53 BST - While we're on a break, why not relive the highlights of England's unbelievable turnaround?

20:48 BST - HALF-TIME: There's the referee's whistle in Cologne. Georgia have been on the ropes at times, but they are still veyr much in this last 16 tie with the scores locked at one apiece.

20:40 BST - GOAL! Giorgi Mamardashvili had been maing a habit of flinging himself about to keep Georgia in the game, but eventually he is beaten by Rodri who brings Spain level at 1-1. There was a check from VAR but the goal stands.

20:19 BST - GOAL! And despite a huge amount of pressure from Spain, it's Georgia who get it! They break down the right in what is their first attack of the tie, and when the ball is crossed in by Giorgi Chakvetadze, Robin Le Normand unwittingly turns the ball into his own net. Georgia lead 1-0.

It's the first goal Spain have conceded at Euro 2024.

20:14 BST - As for England's hero Jude Bellingham, the goalscorer told ITV Sport: "I know what I can deliver in those moments. Regardless of what people say, I've done it this year for Madrid, I've done it for England before. Just happy to help the team."

On where he places his goal in the moments of his career: "Depends how we're looking in two weeks. If it ends up being one that helps the team win the cup then it will be right up there."

Jude Bellingham
Jude BellinghamProfimedia/Flashscore

20:09 BST - Harry Kane says England's win showed England's "desire and attitude", as they now turn their attention to the quarter-finals.

"That's the desire and the attitude from the boys," a relieved Kane told ITV Sport. "It looked tough for a second there but you keep going... Jude does what Jude does and what an unbelievable goal.

"We know we'll do whatever it takes, we have another game like this in the quarter-finals then so be it. This team knows how to dig deep and that's exactly what we've done today.

"We could have been better, we could have played better but ultimately it's a results business and that's what we care about. We can enjoy the comeback and hopefully take that momentum into the rest of the tournament."

Harry Kane's night against Slovakia
Harry Kane's night against SlovakiaProfimedia/Enetpulse

20:05 BST - Harry Kane may have scored the winner, but he gave all the credit to Jude Bellingham for the goal that sent their game into extra-time.

"One of the best in our country's history, I reckon," Kane said.

Jude Bellingham's performance against Slovakia
Jude Bellingham's performance against SlovakiaAFP/Opta by Stats Perform

20:01 BST - We are underway in Cologne. Can Georgia cause a monster upset here tonight?

19:44 BST - After all that drama, there's still another game to come, with Spain facing off with Georgia. The winner of this tie will face Germany in the quarter-finals.

The team news is in, and midfield lynchpin Rodri returns after suspension as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente makes 10 changes to his starting line-up for Sunday's Euro 2024 last-16 tie against tournament surprise package Georgia in Cologne.

The Spain team is the same as that which started their 1-0 victory over Italy in their second group game, a result which allowed them to secure qualification for the knockout stages as winners of their section. That meant De la Fuente chose to change almost his entire team for the last match, with only Aymeric Laporte keeping his place for the 1-0 victory against Albania.

Georgia's team is the same as that which started against Portugal last Wednesday, when they recorded their first ever win at a major tournament, a 2-0 triumph allowing them to reach the last 16.

They are led by Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and striker Georges Mikautadze, of French club Metz, who scored three goals in three group games.

Team news
Team newsFlashscore

19:38 BST - FULL-TIME: England have done it! They made hard work of it - they were mere seconds away from an early exit - but they have beaten Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time to book their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals where they will face Switzerland. Click here to read the full report.

Key stats from England's win
Key stats from England's winOpta by StatsPerform

19:21 BST - We are back underway! Can England hold out?

19:18 BST - HALF-TIME: We have reached the half-way mark of extra-time here in Gelsenkirchen. England need to navigate another 15 minutes if they are to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

19:03 BST - GOALLLL!!! The ball falls to Harry Kane and he nods in with England's first attack of extra-time!

18:57 BST - FULL-TIME. Bellingham's late goal saves the Three Lions for now and extra-time will follow.

Match stats
Match statsOpta by StatsPerform

18:54 BST - GOALLLL!!!! Jude Bellingham equalises at the death for England! A bicycle kick sends the game into extra-time! What a goal to do it from the young star!

18:49 BST - Six minutes of added time for someone to step up and become a hero for England.

18:41 BST - Declan Rice sends a shot crashing against the post!

18:38 BST - Harry Kane misses a golden chance to equalise, sending a free header wide from the middle of the box. The quarter-finals are slipping away from England now with around 10 minutes of the 90 to go.

18:26 BST - Cole Palmer enters the fray as Kieran Trippier comes off - Bukayo Saka fills in at left-back.

18:10 BST - NO GOAL. Phil Foden creeps ahead of a square ball and has his goal disallowed. A bad mistake from the Englishman.

18:09 BST - GOAL! England equalise!

18:04 BST - The players are back out for the second half and something needs to change, or England are going out with a whimper. Not a single substitution at the break, which is quite baffling after that first-half showing. Underway for the second 45.

17:49 BST - Half-time and England trail to Slovakia. It has been predictably poor performance so far, with not enough being created by the Three Lions.

HT stats
HT statsOpta by StatsPerform

17:25 BST - GOAL! Slovakia lead through Ivan Schranz, who gets onto a pass in the penalty area and slots calmly past Pickford.

17:12 BST - Slovakia miss a huge opportunity to lead, with Guehi coming across to make a vital block in a dangerous area. The Three Lions have looked promising going forward but are wide open on the counter.

17:07 BST - Mainoo goes into the book for a late foul in Slovakia's penalty area - that's two already for England now.

17:04 BST - Marc Guehi picks up an early yellow card and will miss the quarter-finals, should England get there.

17:01 BST - We're underway between England and Slovakia!

16:45 BST - Kick-off is just 15 minutes away! Stick with us for all the key updates.

16:25 BST - England's John Stones and Jordan Pickford are approaching their 23rd successive starts at major tournaments - a new joint-record for the Three Lions!

15:55 BST - The line-ups are in for England's clash with Slovakia - Kobbie Mainoo takes centre stage in the Three Lions' midfield from the start, replacing Conor Gallagher in the only change from the 0-0 draw with Slovenia.

Follow the match live with our audio commentary here.

Line-ups
Line-upsFlashscore

15:40 BST - Not long until team news is in for England's last 16 tie with Slovakia - will Gareth Southgate make the changes so many supporters are calling for?

13:47 BST - Our friends at Opta Data Insights have taken a look at England's poor tournament so far and explored where it is going wrong for the Three Lions.

Read more here.

11:42 BST - We also have a video preview for Spain's clash against Georgia - can the underdogs pull off another huge shock or will the current favourites march on?

Match preview
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10:50 BST - Our first video preview for tonight's games is here, for England's encounter with Slovakia. The Three Lions have struggled in front of goal so far in Germany, creating very little. 

That will have to change in the knockout stages.

Match preview
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09:40 BST - Good morning and welcome back to our Football Tracker! The last 16 action rolls on today, first with England taking on Slovakia at 17:00 - the winner will meet Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

That's followed by high-flying Spain's clash with underdogs Georgia at 20:00; the winner of that one will face hosts Germany in the next round.

We'll have live updates for you throughout the day and during the games!

Last 16 fixtures
Last 16 fixturesFlashscore

Saturday, June 29th

23:03 BST - That's a wrap from us on the Tracker tonight - we'll be back tomorrow for England versus Slovakia at 17:00 BST.

Goodnight!

22:47 BST - Another day, another splendid display by Toni Kroos.

Toni Kroos versus Denmark
Toni Kroos versus DenmarkAFP / Opta by Stats Perform

22:42 BST - After seeing his impressive Switzerland side knock out defending champions Italy earlier in the day, long-serving manager Murat Yakin said he was delighted with the way his side are playing at the moment.

"We won a hugely important game and that's what matters," Yakin told uefa.com

"As to what happens tomorrow, that's a different kettle of fish. Yes, we won but it was the way we played that matters. We dominated every area of the pitch and we scored goals at the right time."

Murat Yakin
Murat YakinAFP

22:25 BST - Jamal Musiala moves into joint first in the goalscoring charts...

Only England's Wayne Rooney (18 years, 241 days) has reached three Euros goals at a younger age than Musiala (21 years, 124 days).

Scoring charts
Scoring chartsAFP / Opta by Stats Perform

22:19 BST - FULL-TIME! Germany are into the last 16 with a 2-0 victory that sends Denmark out.

Read our full report from the match here.

Match stats
Match statsOpta by Stats Perform

22:15 BST - VAR is having a look at whether Florian Wirtz's goal should count or remain called for offside, and ultimately the decision of no goal stands.

We're into five minutes of added time, but the Danes need a miracle.

22:07 BST - The xG chart shows just how Germany took command of this evening's fixture around the hour mark:

xG
xGFlashscore

21:51 BST - GOAL! Jamal Musiala breaks away for Germany and opts against sliding the ball across to a teammate, instead calmly slotting into the bottom right corner.

It's 2-0 - Musiala is now joint top scorer at the Euros so far, too.

21:35 BST - GOAL! Kai Havertz sneaks the ball into the corner of the goal. It's 1-0 to Germany.

21:35 BST - PENALTY TO GERMANY! A harsh handball is given in favour of Germany. What a crazy couple of minutes.

Kai Havertz steps up to take it...

21:32 BST - The goal is chalked off. It's a big wake-up call for Germany, though.

Hang on, now there's a penalty check at the other end for them...

21:31 BST - GOAL! The Danes strike first and it's Joachim Andersen with his first international goal.

Is he offside though? VAR is looking at it...

21:27 BST - We're back underway for the second half between Germany and Denmark.

21:11 BST - HALF-TIME: Germany and Denmark go back in all square, with the hosts starting strongest and the Danes ending on the front foot. But it remains 0-0.

Half-time stats
Half-time statsOpta by Stats Perform

21:00 BST - We're back underway now as the weather's cleared - it did properly bucket down and hail for a bit.

Around 10 minutes to half-time.

20:35 BST - We have a pause in play now as some very close-by thunder strikes have put the willies up referee Michael Oliver.

20:04 BST - The ball is in the back of the net through a fine finish from Nico Schlotterbeck, but VAR rules it out for an infringement.

Fast start from the Germans, nonetheless.

20:01 BST - We're underway in Dortmund!

19:16 BST - On to the next one then, as hosts Germany take on Denmark in the next last 16 clash of the Euros.

Leroy Sane gets the nod for the Germans on the right with Florian Wirtz missing out.

Antonio Rudiger starts, despite being a doubt ahead of the match.

Follow audio commentary for that one here.

Starting line-ups
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18:53 BST - FULL-TIME! Switzerland have done it! They defeat reigning champions Italy 2-0 in comfortable fashion and advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face either England or Slovakia.

Read our full match report here.

Match stats
Match statsOpta by StatsPerform

18:47 BST - Less than five minutes of normal time remain and Italy need a miracle If they are to make the quarter-finals. 

18:23 BST - A lightning-fast start to the second half from Switzerland, once again targeting Italy's right flank:

Vargas v Italy
Vargas v ItalyOpta by StatsPerform / AFP

18:07 BST - GOAL! That's a stunning finish from Ruben Vargas to double Switzerland's lead barely a minute into the second half! Italy are completely up against it now - they give it away from their own kick-off and are punished again, 27 seconds after the restart.

18:05 BST - We're back underway in Berlin - it looks like Switzerland's game to lose but everything can change so quickly in knockout football.

Win probability
Win probabilityFlashscore

17:54 BST - As shown from our xGoals chart, the Italians are lagging badly behind - a really poor showing from them so far.

xGoals
xGoalsFlashscore

17:50 BST - That's half-time, with Switzerland deservedly in front against the reigning champions.

Half-time stats
Half-time statsOpta by StatsPerform

17:44 BST - Take a look at this goal sequence for the Swiss' opener - dominant down Italy's right-hand side.

Freuler v Italy
Freuler v ItalyOpta by StatsPerform / AFP

17:40 BST - Italy are behind for the fourth consecutive game at Euro 2024; they need a huge shift in momentum if they are to make a comeback this time. Switzerland have been better in every single area so far.

17:38 BST - GOAL! Remo Freuler hands Switzerland a well-deserved lead - he arrives alone in the penalty area to make it 1-0 as the Swiss finally cash in on all the pressure they have been building over the last 10 minutes!

17:21 BST - Little to separate the two sides so far - no clear-cut chances at either end but the Swiss have perhaps been slightly more promising than the Italians.

17:00 BST - We're underway in Berlin!

16:33 BST - Kick-off is just under 30 minutes away in Berlin, where we will find out who the first quarter-finalist of Euro 2024 will be. Stick with us for all the key updates!

15:57 BST - The line-ups are in for Italy's clash with Switzerland, which you can follow live here.

Line-ups
Line-upsFlashscore

14:55 BST - Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has admitted he thinks his side will be a lot more relaxed in their last 16 tie against Switzerland.

"We had to make it through the group. We've done that. And now I expect to see them a little bit more relaxed because we're immediately focusing on a knockout match," he said.

"You can't think about permutations or considering x, y or z. In fact, the time is now because we can only make it through to the next round if we win this game."

Read more here.

13:25 BST - Key Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has been passed fit for their game tonight in a huge boost for the hosts.

Rudiger had been suffering with a hamstring injury but has regained fitness at the right time.

Read more here.

11:46 BST - We've also got a video preview for Germany's match against Denmark. The hosts are quickly becoming one of the favourites to win the tournament after a superb group stage.

Match preview
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10:34 BST - Here's our first video preview for this evening's games - Italy take on Switzerland after a fairly indifferent set of performances in the group stage. 

The Swiss impressed in their group, though, and will pose a solid threat to the defending champion's chances of reaching the quarter-finals.

Match preview
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09:30 BST - Good morning and welcome back to our Football Tracker! The knockout round of Euro 2024 begins this evening, with Italy first in action against a tricky Switzerland side at 17:00 before hosts Germany face Denmark at 20:00.

Here's a full list of the last 16 fixtures:

Euro 2024 round of 16
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