No goal between Spain and Portugal in this shock of preparation for the Euro, which will kick off in a week now … The Portuguese, future opponents of the Blues, showed a disappointing face against the Spaniards, which were technically well above.
The crossbar at the end of the match thrilled the 13,000 spectators in the Atletico Madrid stadium. Because before this thrill, it is a match above all little animated which was proposed by the actors of the meeting.
Even Cristiano Ronaldo was not in the game
The fault in part with the offensive animation of Portugal, non-existent at the start of the meeting. Cristiano Ronaldo even indulged in rare errors in such a player, with a lack of control that could have led to a face-to-face… And when the superstar shone, as with a magnificent ball distributed for Diogo Jota, it is ultimately his partners who missed his offerings… Note all the same on the Portuguese side, the impressive match of Renato Sanches, defending French champion with Lille.
On the Spanish side, the game was technically mastered. But in front of goal, players like Morata and Sarabia lacked realism, even sometimes luck … For Sarabia, the PSG player, it is an empty goal missed! On the wrong foot as an excuse, but a big mistake all the same …
After several bad choices for Morata which could have resulted in goal actions, the number 9 was unlucky when he made the right choice. The crossbar cruelly returns his shot, leaving a goalless draw between Spain and Portugal …
Relive the highlights of the meeting:
10 ‘What a movement! On the left side, Spain combined with a “one-two” then a center back to Llorente. The side, who has gone up to attack, misses the ball narrowly.
22 ‘Goal denied for Portugal! After the first corner of the match for the Portuguese, José Fonte climbed higher than everyone else in the Spanish area. But the defender is fouled, and his ball in the back of the net does not count.
28 ‘Ferran Torres narrowly misses the target! After a superb sharp ball distributed by Morata with an outside, the Manchester City striker is found at the far post. His head flirts with Rui Patricio’s post…
55’ Double luck for Morata! But what a waste … Thiago first launches Llorente on the right side. The side center back for Alvaro Morata, who tries a first counter strike. Then, the ball returns to the attacker, who opens his left foot too far and does not even frame …
57 ‘Oh Sarabia the goal was empty! Although positioned on his wrong foot, the right, the PSG striker misses a wide open goal after a center back …
61 ‘The offering of Cristiano Ronaldo! By picking up speed on the right side, the Juventus striker is finally illustrated. He distributes a superb ball towards Jota, who is missing a few centimeters to push the ball to the bottom with his head …
81 ‘Another failure from Morata! Ferran Torres serves in the box Gaya, who manages to cross hard in front of the goal. The Juventus striker throws both feet forward but does not touch this ball which goes into touch …
82 ‘Oh a rare mistake for Cristiano Ronaldo … The Portuguese can go head-to-head, but wants to push the ball with his head. It’s way too strong and returned to Unai Simon.
88 ‘What a stop for Rui Patricio! After a well-balanced free kick from Koke, a Spanish header deflects the ball at the near post. Yet masked, the Portuguese goalkeeper manages to take out this ball with a firm hand.
90 ‘+ 1 Morata’s barre! The inside of the foot is controlled, Rui Patricio is beaten, but it is the crossbar that leaves the score without a goal!
Relive the entire meeting:
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