France and Portugal are set to face off in a highly anticipated quarter-final match at the European Championship, with the spotlight shining brightly on their star captains, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite being among the tournament favorites, both teams have yet to fully convince with their performances in Germany.

France has reached the quarter-finals for the sixth time in seven major tournaments, but their journey so far has been marked by a lack of goals from open play. Les Bleus have only scored three times in four games, with one being a penalty by Mbappe and the other two coming from own goals. Mbappe's broken nose, suffered in the first match against Austria, has hindered his performance, and he has only scored once in seven appearances at the Euros.

Portugal, on the other hand, has struggled to find the net in recent matches, going over four hours without scoring. Despite this, coach Roberto Martinez continues to defend Ronaldo, who has been criticized for holding back the team. The veteran forward's quest to become the oldest goal-scorer at the tournament has added fuel to the fire, but his teammates have rallied around him.

The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with France's solid defense facing off against Portugal's attacking prowess. With a history of intense matches between the two teams, including a 2-2 draw at the last Euros and Portugal's extra-time win in the Euro 2016 final, this quarter-final showdown is not to be missed.

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