Raysox Guide to Watching: A Euro Cup Final Replay, Mbappe Takes on Idol Ronaldo

On the early morning of July 6, two quarterfinal clashes in the Euro Cup will take center stage, while in the Copa America, Canada will face off against Venezuela for a semifinal spot.

July 6, 00:00 Spain vs Germany

Spain, the only team with a perfect record in the group stage, secured nine points and comfortably defeated Georgia 4-1 in the round of 16. Despite their dominance, they have yet to face a real test, with Italy and Croatia’s actual strength factored in. Now, their defense, which has conceded just one goal in four matches, will be put to the test by the hosts. Germany, having beaten Scotland and Hungary, drawn with Switzerland, and then eliminated Denmark 2-0 in the last 16, has shown promise under Nagelsmann but still faces questions about Havertz’s performance. The German national team aims to prove it is back at its peak in this replay of the 2008 Euro Cup final.

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July 6, 03:00 Portugal vs France

Portugal started strong with victories over the Czech Republic and Turkey, but a 2-0 loss to Georgia exposed their struggle against defensive teams. They needed a penalty shootout win over Slovenia in the round of 16, despite CR7’s decline in finishing ability. Facing the tournament favorites, Portugal must capitalize on every opportunity. France, one of the most disappointing teams, has scored only three goals in four matches, two of which were own goals, and the other a Mbappe penalty. Their attacking output doesn’t match their star-studded squad, suggesting either a championship aura or deep-seated issues.

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July 6, 09:00 Venezuela vs Canada

Venezuela progressed through the group stage with a narrow escape, defeating Ecuador 2-1 (11v10), Mexico 1-0, and Jamaica 3-0 to secure the top spot and avoid Argentina. Their forwards, Bellorin and Rondon, both with two goals, will pose problems for the opposition defense. Canada’s Copa America journey has been remarkable, with two red cards against their opponents in their second and third games. However, they’ve managed only one goal in total, highlighting a significant lack of firepower compared to Venezuela. Star players Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David will likely need to shoulder more responsibility.

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